ATLANTA, Feb. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax Inc. (NYSE: EFX) today announced financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015.

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"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.

On a non-GAAP basis, full year adjusted operating margin was 27.4%, up 90 basis points from the prior year. These financial measures for 2015 and 2014 have been adjusted for certain items, which affect the comparability of the underlying operational performance and are described more fully in the attached Q&A.

In addition to the financial highlights noted above, fourth quarter 2015 net income attributable to Equifax was $111.9 million, a 14 percent increase from the prior year.

In the fourth quarter of 2015, we implemented an organizational realignment which changed our internal structure to include our direct to consumer reseller business in our Personal Solutions segment. This change affected the USIS and International segments, specifically Canada and the U.K. These changes were driven by an enterprise wide strategy to maximize the penetration of our products and services in our targeted markets, and aligned with the recent organizational changes for the business unit leadership. The segment results below reflect this change for all periods presented. Refer to Question 1 in the attached Q&A for more information.

USIS delivers strong growth and margin expansion.

Total revenue was $296.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to $278.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2014, an increase of 7 percent.


    --  Online Information Solutions revenue was $203.9 million, up 6 percent
        from a year ago.
    --  Mortgage Solutions revenue was $28.0 million, up 10 percent from a year
        ago.
    --  Financial Marketing Services revenue was $64.2 million, up 7 percent
        when compared to a year ago.

Operating margin for USIS was 41.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to 41.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014.

International continues to deliver double-digit local currency revenue growth and expanding operating margin.

Total revenue was $142.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2015, down 1% from the fourth quarter of 2014 and an 11 percent increase on a local currency basis.


    --  Europe revenue was $64.0 million, up 3 percent from the fourth quarter
        of 2014 and up 10 percent on a local currency basis.
    --  Latin America revenue was $49.4 million, up 2 percent from the fourth
        quarter of 2014 and up 18 percent on a local currency basis.
    --  Canada revenue was $29.2 million, down 11 percent from the fourth
        quarter of 2014 and up 5 percent on a local currency basis.

Operating margin for International was 20.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to 20.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Workforce Solutions delivers double-digit revenue growth and impressive margin expansion again.

Total revenue was $143.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2015, a 12 percent increase from the fourth quarter of 2014.


    --  Verification Services revenue was $91.7 million, up 14 percent when
        compared to a year ago.
    --  Employer Services revenue was $52.0 million, up 8 percent when compared
        to a year ago.

Operating margin for Workforce Solutions was 36.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to 32.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Personal Solutions continues its strategic transformation with double-digit revenue growth.

Revenue was $83.9 million, a 12 percent increase from the fourth quarter of 2014 and up 14 percent on a local currency basis. Operating margin was 27.0 percent compared to 35.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014.

First Quarter and Full Year 2016 Outlook

For the full year, based on the current level of domestic and international business activity, and the Veda acquisition later this month, we anticipate revenue between $3.0 billion and $3.1 billion, and Adjusted EPS between $4.95 and $5.05. Given the recent strength of the US dollar, at current exchange rates, we expect foreign currency to negatively impact 2016 revenue growth between 2% to 3%, and Adjusted EPS by approximately $0.13. On a constant currency basis, revenue is expected to grow 15% to 19% in 2016. On a constant currency basis, Adjusted EPS is expected to grow 13% to 15%.

For the first quarter, based on the current level of domestic and international business activity, not including the Veda acquisition, we anticipate revenue between $685.0 million and $695.0 million, and Adjusted EPS between $1.14 and $1.16. Given the recent strength of the US dollar, at current exchange rates, we expect foreign currency to negatively impact revenue growth by 3%, and Adjusted EPS by approximately $0.04. On a constant currency basis, organic revenue is expected to grow 8% to 10% and Adjusted EPS is expected to grow 10% to 12%.

Quarterly Dividend Announcement

The Equifax Board of Directors has approved a 14% increase in the quarterly cash dividend, increasing it to $0.33 per share from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.29 per share. The cash dividend is payable on March 15, 2016, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 3, 2016.

About Equifax

Equifax is a global leader in consumer, commercial and workforce information solutions that provide businesses of all sizes and consumers with insight and information they can trust. Equifax organizes and assimilates data on more than 600 million consumers and 81 million businesses worldwide. The company's significant investments in differentiated data, its expertise in advanced analytics to explore and develop new multi-source data solutions, and its leading-edge proprietary technology enable it to create and deliver unparalleled customized insights that enrich both the performance of businesses and the lives of consumers.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Equifax operates or has investments in 19 countries and is a member of Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500® Index. Its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol EFX. In 2015, Forbes named Equifax one of the World's 100 Most Innovative companies; Bloomberg BusinessWeek nominated it as one of its Top 50 companies; its CIO was named one of the top 100 by CIO magazine; the company ranked 13th in the Fintech 100 list; and it was recognized as a top 20 company to work for by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and was named a 2015 InformationWeek Elite 100 Winner. For more information, please visit www.equifax.com.

Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast

In conjunction with this release, Equifax will host a conference call tomorrow, February 11, 2016, at 8:30 a.m. (ET) via a live audio webcast. To access the webcast, go to the Investor Relations section of our website at www.equifax.com. The discussion will be available via replay at the same site shortly after the conclusion of the webcast. This press release is also available at that website.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Our Non-GAAP measures include diluted adjusted EPS attributable to Equifax, adjusted operating income, and adjusted operating margin which (to the extent noted above for different periods) may exclude acquisition-related amortization expense, Veda acquisition related amounts for due diligence and fees incurred as a direct result of the proposed acquisition, as well as integration expense in the first year following the closure of the acquisition, income from the settlement of escrow amounts, accrual for certain legal claims, impairment of BVS investment, state income tax benefit, realignment of internal resources and other costs, and the adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest that reflects a redemption value in excess of fair value. These are important financial measures for Equifax but are not financial measures as defined by GAAP.

These non-GAAP financial measures should be reviewed in conjunction with the relevant GAAP financial measures and are not presented as an alternative measure of revenue, operating income, operating margin, net income or EPS as determined in accordance with GAAP.

Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures and related notes are presented in the Q&A. This information can also be found under "Investor Relations/GAAP/Non-GAAP Measures" on our website at www.equifax.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements or forward-looking information. These statements can be identified by expressions of belief, expectation or intention, as well as statements that are not historical fact. These statements are based on certain factors and assumptions including with respect to foreign exchange rates, expected growth, results of operations, performance, business prospects and opportunities and effective tax rates. While the company believes these factors and assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available, they may prove to be incorrect.

Several factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to actions taken by us, including restructuring or strategic initiatives (including capital investments or asset acquisitions or dispositions), as well as from developments beyond our control, including, but not limited to, changes in worldwide and U.S. economic conditions that materially impact consumer spending, consumer debt and employment and the demand for Equifax's products and services. Other risk factors include adverse or uncertain economic conditions and changes in credit and financial markets; risks relating to illegal third party efforts to access data or other cybersecurity or physical security breaches; changes in, and the effects of, laws and regulations and government policies governing our business, including, without limitation, our examination and supervision by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB"), a federal agency that holds primary responsibility for the regulation of consumer protection with respect to financial products and services in the U.S., supervision by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority of our debt collections services and core credit reporting businesses in the U.K. (including the requirement that we apply for, by June 30, 2015, which has been submitted and is pending, and March 31, 2016, respectively, and obtain certain licenses and authorizations to carry on these businesses); federal or state responses to identity theft concerns; potential adverse developments in new and pending legal proceedings or government investigations, including investigations or examinations undertaken by the CFPB, State Attorneys General or other governmental agencies; our ability to successfully develop and market new products and services, respond to pricing and other competitive pressures, complete and integrate acquisitions and other investments and achieve targeted cost efficiencies; timing and amount of capital expenditures; changes in capital markets and corresponding effects on the company's investments and benefit plan obligations; foreign currency exchange rates and earnings repatriation limitations; and the decisions of taxing authorities, all of which could affect our effective tax rates. A summary of additional risks and uncertainties can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, including without limitation under the captions "Item 1. Business -- Governmental Regulation" and "-- Forward-Looking Statements" and "Item 1A. Risk Factors," and in our other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements are given only as at the date of this release and the company disclaims any obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.


    EQUIFAX

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    ---------------------------------


                                                                         Three Months Ended
                                                                            December 31,
                                                                            ------------

                                                                                  2015         2014
                                                                                  ----         ----

    (In millions, except per share amounts)

    Operating revenue                                                           $666.3       $624.6
                                                                                ------       ------

    Operating expenses:

    Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization below)          225.0        214.6

    Selling, general and administrative expenses                                 215.5        195.0

    Depreciation and amortization                                                 48.9         49.8
                                                                                  ----         ----

    Total operating expenses                                                     489.4        459.4
                                                                                 -----        -----

    Operating income                                                             176.9        165.2

    Interest expense                                                            (15.7)      (16.7)

    Other income, net                                                              6.5          3.0
                                                                                   ---          ---

    Consolidated income before income taxes                                      167.7        151.5

    Provision for income taxes                                                  (54.7)      (52.7)
                                                                                 -----        -----

    Consolidated net income                                                      113.0         98.8

    Less:  Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests                   (1.1)       (0.8)
                                                                                  ----         ----

    Net income attributable to Equifax                                          $111.9        $98.0
                                                                                ======        =====


    Basic earnings per share attributable to Equifax:
                                                                                 $0.94        $0.82
                                                                                 =====        =====

    Weighted-average shares used in computing basic earnings per share           118.6        119.7
                                                                                 =====        =====


    Diluted earnings per share attributable to Equifax:
                                                                                 $0.93        $0.80
                                                                                 =====        =====

    Weighted-average shares used in computing diluted earnings per share         120.7        122.0
                                                                                 =====        =====

    Dividends per share                                                          $0.29        $0.25
                                                                                 =====        =====



    EQUIFAX

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    ---------------------------------


                                                                         Twelve Months Ended
                                                                            December 31,
                                                                            ------------

                                                                              2015               2014
                                                                              ----               ----

    (In millions, except per share amounts)

    Operating revenue                                                     $2,663.6           $2,436.4
                                                                          --------           --------

    Operating expenses:

    Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization below)      887.4              844.7

    Selling, general and administrative expenses                             884.3              751.7

    Depreciation and amortization                                            198.0              201.8
                                                                             -----              -----

    Total operating expenses                                               1,969.7            1,798.2
                                                                           -------            -------

    Operating income                                                         693.9              638.2

    Interest expense                                                        (63.8)            (68.6)

    Other income, net                                                          6.5                4.6
                                                                               ---                ---

    Consolidated income before income taxes                                  636.6              574.2
                                                                             -----              -----

    Provision for income taxes                                             (201.8)           (200.2)
                                                                            ------             ------

    Consolidated net income                                                  434.8              374.0

    Less:  Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests               (5.7)             (6.6)
                                                                              ----               ----

    Net income attributable to Equifax                                      $429.1             $367.4
                                                                            ======             ======


    Basic earnings per share attributable to Equifax:
                                                                             $3.61              $3.03
                                                                             =====              =====

    Weighted-average shares used in computing basic earnings per share       118.7              121.2
                                                                             =====              =====


    Diluted earnings per share attributable to Equifax:
                                                                             $3.55              $2.97
                                                                             =====              =====

    Weighted-average shares used in computing diluted earnings per share     120.9              123.5
                                                                             =====              =====

    Dividends per share                                                      $1.16              $1.00
                                                                             =====              =====



    EQUIFAX

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
    ------------------------------------


                                                                                                     December 31,           December 31,
                                                                                                     ------------           ------------

                                                                                                                       2015                    2014
                                                                                                                       ----                    ----

    (In millions, except par values)

    ASSETS

    Current assets:

    Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                         $93.3                  $128.3

    Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $7.5 and $7.2 at

       December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively                                                          349.8                   337.2

    Prepaid expenses                                                                                                   39.3                    35.7

    Other current assets                                                                                               79.2                    89.3
                                                                                                                       ----                    ----

    Total current assets                                                                                              561.6                   590.5
                                                                                                                      -----                   -----

    Property and equipment:

    Capitalized internal-use software and system costs                                                                212.5                   257.3

    Data processing equipment and furniture                                                                           247.8                   203.3

    Land, buildings and improvements                                                                                  194.6                   194.8
                                                                                                                      -----                   -----

    Total property and equipment                                                                                      654.9                   655.4
                                                                                                                      -----

    Less accumulated depreciation and amortization                                                                  (288.1)                (354.8)
                                                                                                                     ------                  ------

    Total property and equipment, net                                                                                 366.8                   300.6
                                                                                                                      -----                   -----

    Goodwill                                                                                                        2,571.0                 2,606.8

    Indefinite-lived intangible assets                                                                                 94.7                    95.2

    Purchased intangible assets, net                                                                                  827.9                   953.9

    Other assets, net                                                                                                  87.0                   114.0
                                                                                                                       ----                   -----

    Total assets                                                                                                   $4,509.0                $4,661.0
                                                                                                                   ========                ========

    LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

    Current liabilities:

    Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt                                                          $49.3                  $380.4

    Accounts payable                                                                                                   40.6                    20.3

    Accrued expenses                                                                                                  112.7                    85.5

    Accrued salaries and bonuses                                                                                      139.2                   101.9

    Deferred revenue                                                                                                   96.8                    73.4

    Other current liabilities                                                                                         165.2                   161.6
                                                                                                                      -----                   -----

    Total current liabilities                                                                                         603.8                   823.1

    Long-term debt                                                                                                  1,145.9                 1,145.7

    Deferred income tax liabilities, net                                                                              205.5                   228.3

    Long-term pension and other postretirement benefit liabilities                                                    146.4                   173.0

    Other long-term liabilities                                                                                        57.0                    56.3
                                                                                                                       ----                    ----

    Total liabilities                                                                                               2,158.6                 2,426.4
                                                                                                                    -------                 -------

    Equifax shareholders' equity:

    Preferred stock, $0.01 par value: Authorized shares - 10.0; Issued shares - none                                      -                      -

    Common stock, $1.25 par value: Authorized shares - 300.0;

       Issued shares -  189.3 at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014

       Outstanding shares - 118.7 and 119.4 at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively                  236.6                   236.6

    Paid-in capital                                                                                                 1,260.5                 1,201.7

    Retained earnings                                                                                               3,834.4                 3,554.8

    Accumulated other comprehensive loss                                                                            (484.8)                (435.4)

    Treasury stock, at cost, 70.0 shares and 69.3 shares at December 31, 2015 and

       December 31, 2014, respectively                                                                            (2,529.9)              (2,351.7)

    Stock held by employee benefits trusts, at cost, 0.6 shares at December 31, 2015 and

       December 31, 2014, respectively                                                                                (5.9)                  (5.9)
                                                                                                                       ----                    ----

    Total Equifax shareholders' equity                                                                              2,310.9                 2,200.1

    Noncontrolling interests                                                                                           39.5                    34.5
                                                                                                                       ----                    ----

    Total equity                                                                                                    2,350.4                 2,234.6
                                                                                                                    -------                 -------

    Total liabilities and equity                                                                                   $4,509.0                $4,661.0
                                                                                                                   ========                ========



    EQUIFAX

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    -------------------------------------


                                                                           Twelve Months Ended
                                                                               December 31,
                                                                               ------------

                                                                                      2015         2014
                                                                                      ----         ----

    (In millions)

    Operating activities:

    Consolidated net income                                                         $434.8       $374.0

    Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided

       by operating activities:

    Impairment of cost method investment                                              14.8            -

    Depreciation and amortization                                                    200.0        204.2

    Stock-based compensation expense                                                  38.4         38.1

    Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation plans                         (30.0)      (17.7)

    Deferred income taxes                                                           (28.7)       (9.6)

    Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions:

    Accounts receivable, net                                                        (26.9)      (27.8)

    Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                         10.8        (5.2)

    Other assets                                                                       5.1        (0.6)

    Current liabilities, excluding debt                                              118.5         54.3

    Other long-term liabilities, excluding debt                                        5.3          6.5
                                                                                       ---          ---

    Cash provided by operating activities                                            742.1        616.2
                                                                                     -----        -----

    Investing activities:

    Capital expenditures                                                           (146.2)      (86.4)

    Acquisitions, net of cash acquired                                               (4.4)     (341.0)

    Cash received from divestitures                                                    2.9          0.6

    Investment in unconsolidated affiliates, net                                     (0.1)       (2.5)
                                                                                      ----         ----

    Cash used in investing activities                                              (147.8)     (429.3)
                                                                                    ------       ------

    Financing activities:

    Net short-term (repayments) borrowings                                         (331.0)       379.9

    Payments on long-term debt                                                           -     (290.0)

    Treasury stock purchases                                                       (196.3)     (301.6)

    Dividends paid to Equifax shareholders                                         (137.8)     (121.2)

    Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests                                       (6.4)       (7.9)

    Proceeds from exercise of stock options                                           34.4         39.7

    Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation plans                           30.0         17.7

    Debt issuance costs                                                              (4.9)           -
                                                                                      ----          ---

    Cash used in financing activities                                              (612.0)     (283.4)
                                                                                    ------       ------

    Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents          (17.3)      (11.1)
                                                                                     -----        -----

    Decrease in cash and cash equivalents                                           (35.0)     (107.6)

    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period                                   128.3        235.9
                                                                                     -----        -----

    Cash and cash equivalents, end of period                                         $93.3       $128.3
                                                                                     =====       ======

Common Questions & Answers (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions)

1. How did your reportable segments change as a result of the organizational realignment in Q4 2015?

In the fourth quarter of 2015, we implemented an organizational realignment which changed our internal structure resulting in the following changes:


    --  U.S. Information Solutions - now excludes direct to consumer reseller
        business in the U.S.
    --  International - now excludes direct to consumer reseller businesses in
        the United Kingdom and Canada.
    --  Workforce Solutions - did not change.
    --  Personal Solutions - now includes direct to consumer reseller businesses
        in the U.S., the United Kingdom, and Canada.

Refer to Appendix A on page 19 for detailed information. All historical information below has been conformed to the new segment structure.

2. Can you provide a further analysis of operating revenue and operating income by operating segment**?

Operating revenue and operating income consist of the following components:




    (in millions)                                                                                       Three Months Ended December 31,
    ------------                                                                                        -------------------------------

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Local Currency


    Operating revenue:                                                                                                              2015                                                             2014                                                         $ Change    % Change                        % Change*
                                                                                                                                    ----                                                             ----                                                         --------    --------                         --------

    Online Information Solutions                                                                                                  $203.9                                                           $192.5                                                            $11.4                 6 %

    Mortgage Solutions                                                                                                              28.0                                                             25.4                                                              2.6                10 %

    Financial Marketing Services                                                                                                    64.2                                                             60.1                                                              4.1                 7 %
                                                                                                                                    ----                                                             ----                                                              ---

    Total U.S. Information Solutions                                                                                               296.1                                                            278.0                                                             18.1                 7 %
                                                                                                                                    64.0                                                                                                                              1.9                 3 %                                10 %
    Europe                                                                                                                                                                                          62.1

    Latin America                                                                                                                   49.4                                                             48.5                                                              0.9                 2 %                                18 %

    Canada                                                                                                                          29.2                                                             32.7                                                            (3.5)              (11)%                                 5 %
                                                                                                                                    ----                                                             ----                                                             ----

    Total International                                                                                                            142.6                                                            143.3                                                            (0.7)               (1)%                                11 %

    Verification Services                                                                                                           91.7                                                             80.5                                                             11.2                14 %

    Employer Services                                                                                                               52.0                                                             48.0                                                              4.0                 8 %
                                                                                                                                    ----                                                             ----                                                              ---

    Total Workforce Solutions                                                                                                      143.7                                                            128.5                                                             15.2                12 %

    Personal Solutions                                                                                                              83.9                                                             74.8                                                              9.1                12 %                                14 %
                                                                                                                                    ----                                                             ----                                                              ---

    Total operating revenue                                                                                                       $666.3                                                           $624.6                                                            $41.7                 7 %                                10 %
                                                                                                                                  ======                                                           ======                                                            =====



    (in millions)                                                                                     Twelve Months Ended December 31,
    ------------                                                                                      --------------------------------

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Local Currency

    Operating revenue:                                                                                                              2015                                                             2014                                                         $ Change    % Change                        % Change*
                                                                                                                                    ----                                                             ----                                                         --------    --------                         --------

    Online Information Solutions                                                                                                  $842.1                                                           $779.5                                                            $62.6                 8 %

    Mortgage Solutions                                                                                                             124.1                                                            105.7                                                             18.4                17 %

    Financial Marketing Services                                                                                                   205.1                                                            194.7                                                             10.4                 5 %
                                                                                                                                   -----                                                            -----                                                             ----

    Total U.S. Information Solutions                                                                                             1,171.3                                                          1,079.9                                                             91.4                 8 %

    Europe                                                                                                                        246.5                                                            242.4                                                              4.1                 2 %                                12 %

    Latin America                                                                                                                  199.6                                                            192.2                                                              7.4                 4 %                                17 %

    Canada                                                                                                                         122.4                                                            137.6                                                           (15.2)              (11)%                                 3 %
                                                                                                                                   -----                                                            -----                                                            -----

    Total International                                                                                                            568.5                                                            572.2                                                            (3.7)               (1)%                                12 %

    Verification Services                                                                                                          364.4                                                            292.6                                                             71.8                25 %

    Employer Services                                                                                                              213.3                                                            197.5                                                             15.8                 8 %
                                                                                                                                   -----                                                            -----                                                             ----

    Total Workforce Solutions                                                                                                      577.7                                                            490.1                                                             87.6                18 %

    Personal Solutions                                                                                                             346.1                                                            294.2                                                             51.9                18 %                                19 %
                                                                                                                                   -----                                                            -----

    Total operating revenue                                                                                                     $2,663.6                                                         $2,436.4                                                           $227.2                 9 %                                12 %
                                                                                                                                ========                                                         ========                                                           ======





    (in millions)                                                                                                              Three Months Ended December 31,
    ------------                                                                                                               -------------------------------

                                                                                                                                                                            Operating                                                                                      Operating
                                                                                                                                                                              Margin                                                                                         Margin
                                                                                                                                                                              ------                                                                                         ------

    Operating income:                                                                                                               2015                                                                           2014                                                                          $ Change                           % Change
    -----------------                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          --------                           --------

    U.S. Information Solutions                                                                                                    $123.1                                                           41.6 %                                                          $114.1              41.1 %                                 9.0                8 %

    International                                                                                                                   29.4                                                           20.7 %                                                            28.9              20.1 %                                 0.5                2 %

    Workforce Solutions                                                                                                             52.9                                                           36.8 %                                                            41.7              32.5 %                                11.2               27 %

    Personal Solutions                                                                                                              22.7                                                           27.0 %                                                            26.6              35.7 %                               (3.9)             (15)%

    General Corporate Expense                                                                                                     (51.2)                                                              nm                                                          (46.1)                 nm                               (5.1)              11 %

    Total operating income                                                                                                        $176.9                                                           26.5 %                                                          $165.2              26.5 %                                11.7                7 %
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    (in millions)                                                                                                                    Twelve Months Ended December 31,
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                                                                                                                                                                            Operating                                                                                      Operating
                                                                                                                                                                              Margin                                                                                         Margin
                                                                                                                                                                              ------                                                                                         ------

    Operating income:                                                                                                               2015                                                                           2014                                                                          $ Change                           % Change
    -----------------                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          --------                           --------

    U.S. Information Solutions                                                                                                    $491.2                                                           41.9 %                                                          $421.0              39.0 %                               $70.2               17 %

    International                                                                                                                  113.5                                                           20.0 %                                                           121.0              21.1 %                               (7.5)              (6)%

    Workforce Solutions                                                                                                            218.8                                                           37.9 %                                                           160.7              32.8 %                                58.1               36 %

    Personal Solutions                                                                                                              95.2                                                           27.5 %                                                            93.4              31.8 %                                 1.8                2 %

    General Corporate Expense                                                                                                    (224.8)                                                              nm                                                         (157.9)                 nm                              (66.9)              42 %

    Total operating income                                                                                                        $693.9                                                           26.1 %                                                          $638.2              26.2 %                               $55.7                9 %
                                                                                                                                  ======                                                                                                                           ======                                                   =====



    nm - not meaningful


    *Reflects percentage change in revenue conforming 2015 results using 2014 exchange rates.

    **In 2015, the personal solutions business was realigned as a global segment to include the United Kingdom personal solutions business and the direct to consumer reseller businesses in the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom. Refer to Question1 on page 10.

3. Can you provide depreciation and amortization by segment*?

Depreciation and amortization are as follows:



                                                                                                  Three Months Ended                                       Twelve Months Ended
                                                                                                     December 31,                                             December 31,
                                                                                                     ------------                                             ------------

    (in millions)                                                                                         2015                            2014                            2015                            2014
    ------------                                                                                          ----                            ----                            ----                            ----

    U.S. Information Solutions                                                                           $20.6                           $21.1                           $83.3                           $86.7

    International                                                                                          9.4                            10.8                            40.1                            44.2

    Workforce Solutions                                                                                   10.8                            10.2                            42.0                            42.6

    Personal Solutions                                                                                     2.2                             2.2                             9.4                             8.2

    General Corporate Expense                                                                              5.9                             5.5                            23.2                            20.1
                                                                                                           ---                             ---                            ----                            ----

    Total depreciation and amortization                                                                  $48.9                           $49.8                          $198.0                          $201.8
                                                                                                         =====                           =====                          ======                          ======


    *In 2015, the personal solutions business was realigned as a global segment to include the United Kingdom personal solutions business and the direct to consumer reseller businesses in the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom. Refer to Question1 on page 10. The organizational
     change effective in Q4 2015 did not affect depreciation and amortization by segment.

4. What was the currency impact on the foreign operations*?

The U.S. dollar impact on operating revenue and operating income is as follows:



                                                                                  Three Months Ended December 31, 2015
                                                                                  ------------------------------------

                                                                                    Operating Revenue                                                Operating Income
                                                                                    -----------------                                                ----------------

    (in millions)                                                                         Amount                                                     %                                                     Amount                               %
    ------------                                                                          ------                                                    ---                                                    ------                              ---

    Europe                                                                                                                                                (7)%                                                                                    (16)%
                                                                                                                    $(4.3)                                                                                                           $(0.8)

    Latin America                                                                                                    (7.7)                                (16)%                                                                       (2.5)        (17)%

    Canada                                                                                                           (5.1)                                (16)%                                                                       (2.5)        (17)%

    Personal Solutions                                                                                               (1.1)                                 (2)%                                                                       (0.3)         (1)%
                                                                                                                      ----                                                                                                              ----

    Total                                                                                                          $(18.2)                                 (3)%                                                                      $(6.1)         (4)%
                                                                                                                    ======                                                                                                             =====




                                                                                Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2015
                                                                                -------------------------------------

                                                                                    Operating Revenue                                              Operating Income
                                                                                    -----------------                                              ----------------

    (in millions)                                                                         Amount                                                     %                                                     Amount                               %
    ------------                                                                          ------                                                    ---                                                    ------                              ---

    Europe                                                                                                                                               (10)%                                                                                    (16)%
                                                                                                                   $(25.8)                                                                                                           $(3.4)

    Latin America                                                                                                   (25.5)                                (13)%                                                                       (8.0)        (13)%

    Canada                                                                                                          (19.2)                                (14)%                                                                       (9.4)        (14)%

    Personal Solutions                                                                                               (5.2)                                 (1)%                                                                       (0.9)         (1)%
                                                                                                                      ====                                                                                                              ====

    Total                                                                                                          $(75.7)                                 (3)%                                                                     $(21.7)         (3)%
                                                                                                                    ======                                                                                                            ======


    *In 2015, the personal solutions business was realigned as a global segment to include the United Kingdom personal solutions business and the direct to consumer reseller businesses in the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom. Refer to
     Question1 on page 10.

5. Can you provide a multi-year outlook* for your reportable segments under the new organizational structure effective in 2015 (described in Question 1 on p.10)?



                                                                                                                                                     Multi-year                                           EBITDA
                                                                                                                                                      growth**                                        margin trend**
                                                                                                                                                      -------                                          -------------

    Core organic revenue:

    U.S. Information Solutions                                                                                                                                    5 - 7%                                                Low 50's

    International(1)                                                                                                                                             8 - 10%                                                Mid 30's

    Workforce Solutions                                                                                                                                       9 - 11%                                                Low 50's

    Personal Solutions(1)                                                                                                                                      5 - 8%                                                Mid 30's
                                                                                                                                                                -----


                                                                                                        Total organic revenue growth(1)                          6 - 8%

                                                                                                              Mergers & Acquisitions(1)                          1 - 2%
                                                                                                                                                               ------

                                                                                                                    Total Company(1)***                         7 - 10%
                                                                                                                                                              =======


                                                                                                                                                                                                 Multi-year outlook
                                                                                                                                                                                                 ------------------

    EBITDA margin(1)(2)                                                                                                                                                                                                 36-40%


    Adjusted EPS growth(1)                                                                                                                                                                                            10 - 13%



    nm - not meaningful

    (1) In local currency.

    (2) EBITDA margin is defined as operating margin plus depreciation and amortization.

    *These statements are based on certain factors and assumptions including with respect to expected growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities. While the
     company believes these factors and assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available, they may prove to be incorrect. Refer to page 4 for further information on forward-looking
     statements.

    **Assuming normal economic environment, market, and industry trends.

    ***Strong execution on strategic initiatives and mergers and acquisitions will drive high single to low double-digit revenue growth and mid teen returns to our shareholders.

Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to the Comparable GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

A. Reconciliation of net income attributable to Equifax to diluted EPS attributable to Equifax, adjusted for Veda acquisition related amounts, income from the settlement of escrow amounts, accrual for certain legal claims, impairment of BVS investment, state income tax benefit, realignment of internal resources and other costs, settlement of a legal dispute over certain software license agreements, and acquisition-related amortization expense:




                                                                                                                            Three Months Ended
                                                                                                                               December 31,
                                                                                                                               ------------

    (in millions, except per share amounts)                                                                                          2015        2014 $ Change % Change
                                                                                                                                     ----        ---- -------- --------

    Net income attributable to Equifax                                                                                             $111.9       $98.0    $13.9           14 %

    Acquisition-related amortization expense, net of tax, and cash income tax benefit of                                             25.9        26.6    (0.7)            nm
    acquisition-related amortization expense of certain acquired intangibles

    Veda acquisition related amounts, net of tax (1)                                                                                (0.3)          -   (0.3)            nm
                                                                                                                                     ----         ---

    Net income attributable to Equifax, adjusted for items listed above                                                            $137.5      $124.6     12.9           10 %
                                                                                                                                   ======      ======

    Diluted EPS attributable to Equifax, adjusted for the items listed above and acquisition-related amortization expense           $1.14       $1.02    $0.12           12 %
                                                                                                                                    =====       =====

    Weighted-average shares used in computing diluted EPS                                                                           120.7       122.0



                                                                                                                          Twelve Months Ended
                                                                                                                             December 31,
                                                                                                                             ------------

    (in millions, except per share amounts)                                                                                          2015        2014 $ Change % Change
                                                                                                                                     ----        ---- -------- --------

    Net income attributable to Equifax                                                                                             $429.1      $367.4    $61.7           17 %

    Acquisition-related amortization expense, net of tax, and cash income tax benefit of                                            105.4       107.7    (2.3)          (2)%
    acquisition-related amortization expense of certain acquired intangibles

    Veda acquisition related amounts, net of tax (1)                                                                                (0.3)          -   (0.3)            nm

    Income from the settlement of escrow amounts, net of tax (2)                                                                   (11.1)          -  (11.1)            nm

    Accrual for certain legal claims, net of tax (3)                                                                                  4.7           -     4.7             nm

    Impairment of BVS investment, net of tax (4)                                                                                      9.8           -     9.8             nm

    State income tax benefit (5)                                                                                                    (8.6)          -   (8.6)            nm

    Realignment of internal resources and other costs, net of tax (6)                                                                14.9           -    14.9             nm

    Settlement of a legal dispute over certain software license agreements, net of tax (7)                                              -        5.0    (5.0)            nm
                                                                                                                                      ---        ---

                                                                                                                                   $543.9      $480.1    $63.8           13 %

    Net income attributable to Equifax, adjusted for items listed above


    Diluted EPS attributable to Equifax, adjusted for items listed above and acquisition-related amortization expense               $4.50       $3.89    $0.61           16 %
                                                                                                                                    =====       =====

    Weighted-average shares used in computing diluted EPS                                                                           120.9       123.5


    nm - not meaningful


     (1) During the fourth quarter of 2015, we recorded $0.5 million ($0.3 million, net of tax) for Veda acquisition related amounts. $3.7
          million relates to due diligence expenses and fees incurred as a direct result of the proposed acquisition, recorded in selling,
          general, and administrative expenses on our consolidated statement of income. $4.2 million relates to a mark-to-market gain on
          foreign currency options and amortization of acquisition specific debt issuance costs, recorded in other income, net, on our
          consolidated statement of income and does not impact our operating margin. The foreign currency options will expire or will be
          exercised in Q1 2016. See the Notes to this reconciliation for additional detail.


     (2)  During the third quarter of 2015, we recorded income of $12.3 million ($11.1 million, net of tax) from the settlement of escrow amounts related to an acquisition completed in January 2014. The income of $12.3 million is recorded in other income, net, on our
           consolidated statements of income, and does not impact our operating margin. See the Notes to this reconciliation for additional detail.


     (3)  During the third quarter of 2015, we recorded a charge of $7.5 million ($4.7 million, net of tax) related to an accrual for certain legal claims. This charge is recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses, on our consolidated statements of income
           and impacts our operating margin. See the Notes to this reconciliation for additional detail.


     (4)  Impairment of Brazil investment of $14.8 million ($9.8 million, net of tax) relates to the impairment of our cost method investment in Brazil in the second quarter of 2015. The impairment of $14.8 million is recorded in other (expense) income, net, on our
           consolidated statements of income, and does not impact our operating margin. See the Notes to this reconciliation for additional detail.


     (5) The state income tax benefit of $8.6 million was generated from a tax law change enacted in the second quarter of 2015.


     (6)  The realignment of internal resources and other costs for $23.4 million ($14.9 million, net of tax) predominantly relates to the realignment of our internal resources to support the Company's strategic objectives and increase the integration of our global
           operations. See the Notes to this reconciliation for additional detail.


     (7) Settlement of a legal dispute over certain software license agreements of $7.9 million ($5.0 million, net of tax) recorded during the third quarter of 2014. See the Notes to this reconciliation for additional detail.

Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to the Comparable GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

B. Reconciliation of operating income to adjusted operating income, excluding Veda specific expenses, accrual for certain legal claims, realignment of internal resources and other costs, and settlement of a legal dispute over certain software license agreement, and presentation of adjusted operating margin:




                                                                                                                      Three Months Ended
                                                                                                                         December 31,
                                                                                                                         ------------

    (in millions)                                                                                                              2015          2014 $ Change % Change         Local
                                                                                                                                                                         Currency
                                                                                                                                                                            %
                                                                                                                                                                         Change*
                                                                                                                                                                          ------

    Revenue                                                                                                                  $666.3        $624.6    $41.7           7 %          10 %

    Operating income                                                                                                          176.9        $165.2     11.7           7 %          11 %

    Veda specific expenses (1)                                                                                                  3.7             -     3.7            nm            nm
                                                                                                                                ---           ---     ---           ---           ---

    Adjusted operating income, excluding the items listed above                                                              $180.6        $165.2    $15.4           9 %          13 %
                                                                                                                             ------        ------    -----           ---            ---

    Adjusted operating margin                                                                                                27.1 %       26.5 %



                                                                                                                    Twelve Months Ended
                                                                                                                       December 31,
                                                                                                                       ------------

    (in millions)                                                                                                              2015          2014 $ Change % Change         Local
                                                                                                                                                                         Currency
                                                                                                                                                                            %
                                                                                                                                                                         Change*
                                                                                                                                                                          ------

    Revenue                                                                                                                $2,663.6      $2,436.4   $227.2           9 %          12 %

    Operating income                                                                                                          693.9        $638.2     55.7           9 %          12 %

    Veda specific expenses (1)                                                                                                  3.7             -     3.7            nm            nm

    Accrual for certain legal claims(2)                                                                                         7.5             -     7.5            nm            nm

    Realignment of internal resources and other costs (3)                                                                      23.4             -    23.4            nm            nm

    Settlement of a legal dispute over certain software license agreements (4)                                                    -          7.9    (7.9)           nm            nm

    Adjusted operating income, excluding the items listed above                                                              $728.5        $646.1    $82.4          13 %          16 %
                                                                                                                             ------        ------                   ---            ---

    Adjusted operating margin                                                                                                27.4 %       26.5 %


    * Reflects percentage change in revenue and operating income conforming 2015 results using 2014 exchange rates.

    nm - not meaningful


     (1) During the fourth quarter of 2015, we recorded $0.5 million ($0.3 million, net of tax) for Veda acquisition related amounts. $3.7
          million relates to due diligence expenses and fees incurred as a direct result of the proposed acquisition, recorded in selling,
          general, and administrative expenses on our consolidated statement of income. $4.2 million relates to a mark-to-market gain on
          foreign currency options and amortization of acquisition specific debt issuance costs, recorded in other income, net, on our
          consolidated statement of income and does not impact our operating margin. The foreign currency options will expire or will be
          exercised in Q1 2016. See the Notes to this reconciliation for additional detail.


     (2)  During the third quarter of 2015, we recorded a charge of $7.5 million ($4.7 million, net of tax) related to an accrual for certain legal claims. This charge is recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses, on our consolidated statements of income
           and impacts our operating margin. See the Notes to this reconciliation for additional detail.


     (3)  The realignment of internal resources and other costs for $23.4 million ($14.9 million, net of tax) predominantly relates to the realignment of our internal resources to support the Company's strategic objectives and increase the integration of our global
           operations. See the Notes to this reconciliation for additional detail.


     (4) Settlement of a legal dispute over certain software license agreements of $7.9 million ($5.0 million, net of tax) recorded during the third quarter of 2014. See the Notes to this reconciliation for additional detail.

Notes to Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to the Comparable GAAP Financial Measures

Veda acquisition related amounts for due diligence and fees incurred as a direct result of the proposed acquisition, as well as integration expense in the first year following the closure of the acquisition - During the fourth quarter of 2015, we recorded $0.5 million ($0.3 million, net of tax) for Veda acquisition related amounts. $3.7 million relates to due diligence expenses and fees incurred as a direct result of the proposed acquisition, recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses on our consolidated statement of income. $4.2 million relates to a mark-to-market gain on foreign currency options and amortization of acquisition specific debt issuance costs, recorded in other income, net, on our consolidated statement of income and does not impact our operating margin. The foreign currency options will expire or will be exercised in Q1 2016. During 2015, there was no adjustment for integration expense, however, management plans to exclude integration expense for the first year following the closure of the acquisition. Management believes excluding this charge is useful as it allows investors to evaluate our performance for different periods on a more comparable basis. Management makes these adjustments to net income when measuring profitability, evaluating performance trends, setting performance objectives and calculating our return on invested capital. This is consistent with how management reviews and assesses Equifax's historical performance and is useful when planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods.

Income from the settlement of escrow amounts related to a past acquisition - During the third quarter of 2015, we recorded income of $12.3 million ($11.1 million, net of tax) from the settlement of escrow amounts related to an acquisition completed in January 2014. Management believes excluding this income from certain financial results provides meaningful supplemental information regarding our financial results for the year ended December 31, 2015, as compared to the corresponding period in 2014, since an income of such an amount is not comparable among the periods. This is consistent with how our management reviews and assesses Equifax's historical performance and is useful when planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods.

Accrual for certain legal claims - During the third quarter of 2015, we recorded a charge of $7.5 million ($4.7 million, net of tax) related to an accrual for certain legal claims. Management believes excluding this charge from certain financial results provides meaningful supplemental information regarding our financial results for the year ended December 31, 2015, as compared to the corresponding period in 2014, since a charge of such an amount is not comparable among the periods. This is consistent with how our management reviews and assesses Equifax's historical performance and is useful when planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods.

Impairment of our cost method investment in Brazil - During the second quarter of 2015, we recorded a charge of $14.8 million ($9.8 million, net of tax) related to the impairment of our cost method investment in Brazil. Management believes excluding this charge from certain financial results provides meaningful supplemental information regarding our financial results for the year ended December 31, 2015, as compared to the corresponding period in 2014, since a charge of such an amount is not comparable among the periods. This is consistent with how our management reviews and assesses Equifax's historical performance and is useful when planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods.

State income tax benefit - During the second quarter of 2015, we recorded an unanticipated state income tax benefit of $8.6 million, due to a change in tax law. Management believes excluding this charge from certain financial results provides meaningful supplemental information regarding our financial results for the year ended December 31, 2015, as compared to the corresponding period in 2014, because a charge of such an amount is not comparable among the periods. This is consistent with how our management reviews and assesses Equifax's historical performance and is useful when planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods.

Charge related to the realignment of internal resources and other - During the first quarter of 2015, we recorded a charge of $23.4 million ($14.9 million, net of tax). This charge was predominantly related to the realignment of our internal resources to support the Company's strategic objectives and increase the integration of our global operations. Management believes excluding this charge from certain financial results provides meaningful supplemental information regarding our financial results for the year ended December 31, 2015, as compared to the corresponding period in 2014, since a charge of such an amount is not comparable among the periods. This is consistent with how our management reviews and assesses Equifax's historical performance and is useful when planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods.

Acquisition-related amortization expense, net of tax - We calculate this financial measure by excluding the impact of acquisition-related amortization expense and including a benefit to reflect the material cash income tax savings resulting from the income tax deductibility of amortization for certain acquired intangibles. These financial measures are not prepared in conformity with GAAP. Management believes excluding the impact of amortization expense is useful because excluding acquisition-related amortization, and other items that are not comparable, allows investors to evaluate our performance for different periods on a more comparable basis. Certain acquired intangibles result in material cash income tax savings which are not reflected in earnings. Management believes that including a benefit to reflect the cash income tax savings is useful as it allows investors to better value Equifax. Management makes these adjustments to earnings when measuring profitability, evaluating performance trends, setting performance objectives and calculating our return on invested capital.

Redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustment- During the twelve months ended December 31, 2015, there was not an adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest as the redemption value is not in excess of fair value. Management believes excluding this charge is useful as it allows investors to evaluate our performance for different periods on a more comparable basis. Management makes these adjustments to net income when measuring profitability, evaluating performance trends, setting performance objectives and calculating our return on invested capital. This is consistent with how management reviews and assesses Equifax's historical performance and is useful when planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods.

Settlement of a legal dispute over certain software license agreements - During the third quarter of 2014, we recorded a settlement of a legal dispute over certain software license agreements of $7.9 million ($5.0 million, net of tax) in our USIS segment. Management believes excluding this charge is useful as it allows investors to evaluate our performance for different periods on a more comparable basis. Management makes these adjustments to operating income when measuring operating profitability, evaluating performance trends, setting performance objectives and calculating our return on invested capital. This is consistent with how management reviews and assesses Equifax's historical performance and is useful when planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods.

Adjusted operating income and operating margin, excluding acquisition specific transaction and due diligence expense, accrual for certain legal claims, realignment of internal resources and other costs, and settlement of a legal dispute over certain software license agreement - Management believes excluding the impact of acquisition specific transaction and due diligence expense, accrual for certain legal claims, realignment of internal resources and other costs, and settlement of a legal dispute over certain software license agreement from the calculation of operating income and operating margin, on a non-GAAP basis, allows investors to evaluate our performance for different periods on a more comparable basis.

Appendix A: Presentation of 2015 and 2014 Operating Revenue, Operating Income, Depreciation and Amortization, and Currency Impact on the Foreign Operations by reportable segment under the new organizational structure discussed in Question 1 on page 10 (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions)

5a. Can you provide a presentation of operating revenue in more detail for your reportable segments under the new organizational structure by quarter in 2015 and 2014 and in total for each respective year, including period-over-period operating revenue growth?




                                       Three Months Ended,
                                       -------------------

    (in millions)                     March 31,                   June 30,        September 30,        December 31,         Total

    Operating revenue:                                       2015            2015                 2015                 2015           2015
                                                             ----            ----                 ----                 ----           ----

    Online Information Solutions                           $208.3          $215.9               $214.0               $203.9         $842.1

    Mortgage Solutions                                       31.3            33.1                 31.7                 28.0          124.1

    Financial Marketing Services                             44.9            49.2                 46.8                 64.2          205.1
                                                             ----            ----                 ----                 ----

    Total U.S. Information Solutions                        284.5           298.2                292.5                296.1        1,171.3

    Europe                                                  57.4            62.0                 63.1                              246.5
                                                                                                                    64.0

    Latin America                                            47.5            50.9                 51.8                 49.4          199.6

    Canada                                                   30.5            32.2                 30.5                 29.2          122.4
                                                             ----            ----                 ----                 ----          -----

    Total International                                     135.4           145.1                145.4                142.6          568.5

    Verification Services                                    85.8            94.0                 92.9                 91.7          364.4

    Employer Services                                        62.9            52.3                 46.1                 52.0          213.3
                                                             ----            ----                 ----                 ----          -----

    Total Workforce Solutions                               148.7           146.3                139.0                143.7          577.7

    Personal Solutions                                       83.2            88.5                 90.5                 83.9          346.1
                                                                                                                    ----

    Total operating revenue                                $651.8          $678.1               $667.4               $666.3       $2,663.6
                                                           ======          ======               ======               ======       ========



                                     Three Months Ended,
                                     -------------------

    (in millions)                     March 31,                   June 30,        September 30,        December 31,         Total

    Operating revenue:                                       2014            2014                 2014                 2014           2014
                                                             ----            ----                 ----                 ----           ----

    Online Information Solutions                           $186.4          $200.2               $200.4               $192.5         $779.5

    Mortgage Solutions                                       24.4            27.6                 28.3                 25.4          105.7

    Financial Marketing Services                             43.3            47.2                 44.1                 60.1          194.7
                                                             ----            ----                 ----                 ----

    Total U.S. Information Solutions                        254.1           275.0                272.8                278.0        1,079.9

    Europe                                                                 62.8                 60.3                 62.1
                                                             57.2                                                                 242.4

    Latin America                                            46.6            48.0                 49.1                 48.5          192.2

    Canada                                                   33.7            35.8                 35.4                 32.7          137.6
                                                             ----            ----                 ----                 ----          -----

    Total International                                     137.5           146.6                144.8                143.3          572.2

    Verification Services                                    63.9            72.3                 75.9                 80.5          292.6

    Employer Services                                        55.8            47.1                 46.6                 48.0          197.5
                                                             ----            ----                 ----                 ----          -----

    Total Workforce Solutions                               119.7           119.4                122.5                128.5          490.1

    Personal Solutions                                       73.2            72.9                 73.3                 74.8          294.2
                                                             ----            ----                 ----                 ----

    Total operating revenue                                $584.5          $613.9               $613.4               $624.6       $2,436.4
                                                           ======          ======               ======               ======       ========



                                                                                                                     Three Months Ended,
                                                                                                                     -------------------

                                                                                                March 31,                                    June 30,                   September 30,          December 31 ,                                    Total
                                                                                              2015 vs. 2014                               2015 vs. 2014                 2015 vs. 2014          2015 vs. 2014                                2015 vs. 2014
                                                                                              -------------                               -------------                 -------------          -------------                                -------------

                                                                                                   USD           Local Currency                           USD          Local Currency               USD               Local Currency                        USD              Local Currency              USD                Local Currency

    Operating revenue growth:                                                                       %              % Change *                              %             % Change *                  %                  % Change *                           %                 % Change *                 %                   % Change *
                                                                                                 Change                                                 Change                                    Change                                                  Change                                       Change
                                                                                                 ------                                                 ------                                    ------                                                  ------                                       ------

    Online Information Solutions                                                                            12 %                                                 8 %                                          7 %                                                  6 %                                          8 %

    Mortgage Reporting Solutions                                                                            28 %                                                20 %                                         12 %                                                 10 %                                         17 %

    Financial Marketing Services                                                                             4 %                                                 4 %                                          6 %                                                  7 %                                          5 %
                                                                                                                                                                 ---                                           ---                                                   ---                                           ---

    Total U.S. Information Solutions                                                                        12 %                                                 8 %                                          7 %                                                  7 %                                          8 %

    Europe                                                                                                  - %                   12 %                        (1)%                   12 %                   5 %                                                  3 %                       10 %                                           12 %
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     16 %                                                                       2 %

    Latin America                                                                                            2 %                    13 %                         6 %                   18 %                   5 %                    20 %                          2 %                       18 %               4 %                         17 %

    Canada                                                                                                 (10)%                     2 %                       (10)%                    1 %                 (14)%                     3 %                        (11)%                        5 %             (11)%                          3 %
                                                                                                                                     ---                         ----                     ---                   ----                      ---                          ----                       ---                 ----                       ---

    Total International                                                                                     (2)%                    10 %                        (1)%                   11 %                                          14 %                         (1)%                       11 %              (1)%                         12 %
                                                                                                                                                                                                              - %

    Verification Services                                                                                   34 %                                                30 %                                         22 %                                                 14 %                                         25 %

    Employer Services                                                                                       13 %                                                11 %                                         (1)%                                                  8 %                                          8 %
                                                                                                                                                                 ---                                           ---                                                   ---                                           ---

    Total Workforce Solutions                                                                               24 %                                                22 %                                         13 %                                                 12 %                                         18 %

    Personal Solutions                                                                                      14 %                    16 %                        21 %                   23 %                  23 %                    25 %                         12 %                       14 %              18 %                         19 %
                                                                                                             ---                      ---                          ---                     ---                    ---                      ---                           ---                       ---                  ---                       ---

    Total operating revenue growth                                                                          12 %                    14 %                        10 %                   14 %                   9 %                    12 %                          7 %                       10 %               9 %                         12 %


    *Reflects percentage change in revenue conforming 2015 results using 2014 exchange rates.

5b. Can you provide a presentation of operating income for your reportable segments under the new organizational structure by all quarters and in total for 2015 and 2014, including operating margin?




                                                                                                            Three Months Ended,
                                                                                                            -------------------

    (in millions)                                                                                        March 31,                                                                   June 30,                        September 30,            December 31,           Total

    Operating income:                                                                                                                 2015                                                                      2015                   2015                     2015              2015
                                                                                                                                      ----                                                                      ----                   ----                     ----              ----

    U.S. Information Solutions                                                                                                      $123.1                                                                    $128.0                 $117.0                   $123.1            $491.2

    International                                                                                                                     27.1                                                                      28.5                   28.5                     29.4             113.5

    Workforce Solutions                                                                                                               60.0                                                                      56.0                   49.9                     52.9             218.8

    Personal Solutions                                                                                                                22.4                                                                      24.5                   25.6                     22.7              95.2

    General Corporate Expense                                                                                                       (78.4)                                                                   (48.5)                (46.7)                  (51.2)          (224.8)
                                                                                                                                     -----                                                                     -----                  -----                    -----            ------

    Total operating income                                                                                                          $154.2                                                                    $188.5                 $174.3                   $176.9            $693.9
                                                                                                                                    ======                                                                    ======                 ======                   ======            ======



                                                                                                          Three Months Ended,
                                                                                                          -------------------

                                                                                                         March 31,                                                                   June 30,                        September 30,            December 31,           Total

    Operating margin:                                                                                                                 2015                                                                      2015                   2015                     2015              2015
                                                                                                                                      ----                                                                      ----                   ----                     ----              ----

    U.S. Information Solutions                                                                                                      43.3 %                                                                   42.9 %                40.0 %   2               41.6 %           41.9 %

    International                                                                                                                   19.9 %                                                                   19.7 %                19.6 %                  20.7 %           20.0 %

    Workforce Solutions                                                                                                             40.3 %                                                                   38.3 %                35.9 %                  36.8 %           37.9 %

    Personal Solutions                                                                                                              26.9 %                                                                   27.8 %                28.2 %                  27.0 %           27.5 %

    General Corporate Expense                                                                                                           nm                                                                       nm                    nm                      nm               nm
                                                                                                                                       ---                                                                      ---                   ---                     ---              ---

    Total operating margin                                                                                                          23.7 %            (1)                                                    27.8 %                26.1 %   2               26.5 %           26.1 %


    (1)The consolidated adjusted operating margin for Q1 2015 was 27.2%, adjusted for the realignment of internal resources and other costs of $23.4 million.

    (2)The adjusted operating margin for USIS and consolidated Equifax for Q3 2015 was 42.6% and 27.2%, respectively, adjusted for the accrual for certain legal claims.




                                                                                                          Three Months Ended,
                                                                                                          -------------------

    (in millions)                                                                                        March 31,                                                                   June 30,                        September 30,            December 31,           Total

    Operating income:                                                                                                                 2014                                                                      2014                   2014                     2014              2014
                                                                                                                                      ----                                                                      ----                   ----                     ----              ----

    U.S. Information Solutions                                                                                                       $94.8                                                                    $109.5                 $102.6                   $114.1            $421.0

    International                                                                                                                     28.0                                                                      31.8                   32.3                     28.9             121.0

    Workforce Solutions                                                                                                               38.7                                                                      40.5                   39.8                     41.7             160.7

    Personal Solutions                                                                                                                21.1                                                                      22.2                   23.5                     26.6              93.4

    General Corporate Expense                                                                                                       (30.7)                                                                   (36.6)                (44.5)                  (46.1)          (157.9)
                                                                                                                                     -----                                                                     -----                  -----                    -----            ------

    Total operating income                                                                                                          $151.9                                                                    $167.4                 $153.7                   $165.2            $638.2
                                                                                                                                    ======                                                                    ======                 ======                   ======            ======



                                                                                                          Three Months Ended,
                                                                                                          -------------------

                                                                                                         March 31,                                                                   June 30,                        September 30,            December 31,           Total

    Operating margin:                                                                                                                 2014                                                                      2014                   2014                     2014              2014
                                                                                                                                      ----                                                                      ----                   ----                     ----              ----

    U.S. Information Solutions                                                                                                      37.3 %                                                                   39.8 %                37.6 %   3               41.1 %           39.0 %

    International                                                                                                                   20.3 %                                                                   21.7 %                22.3 %                  20.1 %           21.1 %

    Workforce Solutions                                                                                                             32.3 %                                                                   33.9 %                32.5 %                  32.5 %           32.8 %

    Personal Solutions                                                                                                              28.9 %                                                                   30.3 %                32.1 %                  35.7 %           31.8 %

    General Corporate Expense                                                                                                           nm                                                                       nm                    nm                      nm               nm
                                                                                                                                       ---                                                                      ---                   ---                     ---              ---

    Total operating margin                                                                                                          26.0 %                                                                   27.3 %                25.1 %   3               26.5 %           26.2 %



    nm - not meaningful

    (3)The adjusted operating margin for USIS and consolidated Equifax for Q3 2014 was 40.5% and 26.4%, respectively, adjusted for a settlement of a legal dispute over certain software license agreements.

5c. Can you provide depreciation and amortization by segment under the new organizational structure for all quarters and in total for 2015 and 2014?

We have previously provided updated depreciation and amortization by segment (as shown below). There was no impact on depreciation and amortization by segment related to the organizational realignment effective in the fourth quarter of 2015.




                                          Three Months Ended
                                          ------------------

                                         March 31,                 June 30,       September 30,       December 31,       Total
                                         ---------                 --------       -------------       ------------

    (in millions)                                             2015           2015                2015               2015         2015
                                                              ----           ----                ----               ----         ----

    U.S. Information Solutions                               $20.9          $20.9               $20.9              $20.6        $83.3

    International                                             10.3           10.5                 9.9                9.4         40.1

    Workforce Solutions                                       10.4           10.3                10.5               10.8         42.0

    Personal Solutions                                         2.4            2.5                 2.3                2.2          9.4

    General Corporate Expense                                  5.6            5.9                 5.8                5.9         23.2
                                                               ---            ---                 ---                ---         ----

    Total depreciation and amortization                      $49.6          $50.1               $49.4              $48.9       $198.0
                                                             =====          =====               =====              =====       ======




                                        Three Months Ended
                                        ------------------

                                         March 31,                 June 30,       September 30,       December 31,       Total
                                         ---------                 --------       -------------       ------------

    (in millions)                                             2014           2014                2014               2014         2014
                                                              ----           ----                ----               ----         ----

    U.S. Information Solutions                               $22.1          $22.0               $21.5              $21.1        $86.7

    International                                             11.0           11.0                11.4               10.8         44.2

    Workforce Solutions                                       11.0           10.8                10.6               10.2         42.6

    Personal Solutions                                         1.9            1.9                 2.2                2.2          8.2

    General Corporate Expense                                  4.5            4.9                 5.2                5.5         20.1
                                                               ---            ---                 ---                ---         ----

    Total depreciation and amortization                      $50.5          $50.6               $50.9              $49.8       $201.8
                                                             =====          =====               =====              =====       ======

5d. Can you provide the currency impact on the foreign operations under the new organizational structure for all quarters and in total for 2015 and 2014?

The U.S. Dollar impact on operating revenue and operating income is as follows:




                         Three Months Ended March 31,                           Three Months Ended June 30,                   Three Months Ended September 30,                                 Three Months Ended December 31,                               Twelve Months Ended December 31,
                                                      2015                                                  2015                                    2015                                                                 2015                                                         2015
                                                      ----                                                  ----                                    ----                                                                 ----                                                         ----

    (in millions)          Operating                       Operating                          Operating                         Operating                      Operating                               Operating               Operating                              Operating               Operating                 Operating
                            Revenue                         Income                             Revenue                           Income                         Revenue                                 Income                  evenue                                 Income                  Revenue                   Income
                            -------                         ------                             -------                           ------                         -------                                 ------                  ------                                 ------                  -------                   ------

                            Amount                             %                                Amount                              %                           Amount                                     %                    Amount                                    %                     Amount                      %                   Amount                   %                 Amount                      %                  Amount                     %                  Amount                       %                Amount                       %
                            ------                            ---                               ------                             ---                          ------                                    ---                   ------                                   ---                    ------                     ---                  ------                  ---                ------                     ---                 ------                    ---                 ------                      ---               ------                      ---

    Europe                               $(6.8)                     (12)%                                    $(0.9)                      (21)%                            $(8.0)                                (13)%                    $(1.0)                                (18)%                     $(6.7)                  (11)%                 $(0.7)               (12)%                  $(4.3)                  (7)%                  $(0.8)                 (16)%                  $(25.8)                  (10)%                 $(3.4)                  (16)%

    Latin America                         (5.2)                     (11)%                                     (2.0)                      (12)%                             (5.6)                                (12)%                     (1.4)                                (11)%                      (7.0)                  (15)%                  (2.1)               (14)%                   (7.7)                 (16)%                   (2.5)                 (17)%                   (25.5)                  (13)%                  (8.0)                  (13)%

    Canada                                (3.8)                     (12)%                                     (1.9)                      (12)%                             (4.1)                                (11)%                     (2.0)                                (11)%                      (6.2)                  (17)%                  (3.0)               (16)%                   (5.1)                 (16)%                   (2.5)                 (17)%                   (19.2)                  (14)%                  (9.4)                  (14)%

    Personal Solutions                    (1.2)                      (2)%                                     (0.2)                       (1)%                             (1.3)                                 (2)%                     (0.1)                                 (1)%                      (1.6)                   (2)%                  (0.3)                (1)%                   (1.1)                  (2)%                   (0.3)                  (1)%                    (5.2)                   (1)%                  (0.9)                   (1)%

    Total                               $(17.0)                      (2)%                                    $(5.0)                       (3)%                           $(19.0)                                 (4)%                    $(4.5)                                 (3)%                    $(21.5)                   (3)%                 $(6.1)                (4)%                 $(18.2)                  (3)%                  $(6.1)                  (4)%                  $(75.7)                   (3)%                $(21.7)                   (3)%
                                         ======                        ===                                      =====                         ===                             ======                                   ===                      =====                                   ===                      ======                     ===                   =====                ===                     ======                 ===                     =====                 ===                      ======               ===                      ======                ===






                       Three Months Ended March 31,                        Three Months Ended June 30,                Three Months Ended September 30,                              Three Months Ended December 31,                           Twelve Months Ended December 31,
                                                      2014                                                  2014                                    2014                                                                 2014                                                         2014
                                                      ----                                                  ----                                    ----                                                                 ----                                                         ----

    (in millions)          Operating                       Operating                          Operating                         Operating                      Operating                               Operating               Operating                              Operating               Operating                 Operating
                            Revenue                         Income                             Revenue                           Income                         Revenue                                 Income                  Revenue                                Income                  Revenue                   Income
                            -------                         ------                             -------                           ------                         -------                                 ------                  -------                                ------                  -------                   ------

                            Amount                             %                                Amount                              %                           Amount                                     %                    Amount                                    %                     Amount                      %                   Amount                   %                 Amount                      %                  Amount                     %                  Amount                       %                Amount                       %
                            ------                            ---                               ------                             ---                          ------                                    ---                   ------                                   ---                    ------                     ---                  ------                                     ------                     ---                 ------                    ---                 ------                      ---               ------                      ---

    Europe                                 $3.5                       10 %                                      $0.1                         2 %                              $5.4                                  13 %                      $0.6                                   6 %                       $4.1                    11 %                   $0.1                 1 %                   $(1.3)                  (3)%                  $(0.6)                  (6)%                    $11.7                  7 %                     $0.2                   1 %

    Latin America                        (10.5)                     (23)%                                     (4.5)                      (26)%                             (9.9)                                (20)%                     (4.1)                                (24)%                      (8.5)                  (18)%                  (3.9)               (21)%                   (8.5)                 (16)%                   (3.2)                 (19)%                   (37.4)                  (19)%                 (15.7)                  (22)%

    Canada                                (3.1)                      (9)%                                     (1.5)                       (9)%                             (2.3)                                 (6)%                     (1.2)                                 (7)%                      (1.7)                   (5)%                  (0.9)                (5)%                   (2.8)                  (8)%                   (1.3)                  (8)%                    (9.9)                   (7)%                  (4.9)                   (7)%

    Personal Solutions                      0.3                         -%                                      0.1                         1 %                               0.6                                   1 %                       0.3                                   1 %                        0.5                     1 %                    0.4                 2 %                    (0.7)                  (1)%                   (0.2)                  (1)%                      0.7                   -%                     0.6                    -%

    Total                                $(9.8)                      (2)%                                    $(5.8)                       (3)%                            $(6.2)                                 (1)%                    $(4.4)                                 (3)%                     $(5.6)                   (1)%                 $(4.3)                (3)%                 $(13.3)                  (2)%                  $(5.3)                  (3)%                  $(34.9)                   (1)%                $(19.8)                   (3)%
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