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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The table below summarizes our selected historical financial information for each of the last five years. The summary of operations data for
the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, and the balance sheet data as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, have been derived
from our audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report. The summary of operations data for the years ended Decem-
ber 31, 2006 and 2005, and the balance sheet data as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, have been derived from our audited
Consolidated Financial Statements not included in this report. The historical selected financial information may not be indicative of our future
performance and should be read in conjunction with the information contained in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations, and the Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Finan-
cial Statements in this report.
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
(In millions, except per share data) 2009(1)(2)(4) 2008(2)(4) 2007(5) 2006(4)(6) 2005
Summary of Operations:
Operating revenue $ 1,824.5 $ 1,935.7 $ 1,843.0 $ 1,546.3 $ 1,443.4
Operating expenses $ 1,416.9 $ 1,458.5 $ 1,356.8 $ 1,110.2 $ 1,021.4
Operating income $ 407.6 $ 477.2 $ 486.2 $ 436.1 $ 422.0
Consolidated net income $ 240.5 $ 279.0 $ 278.8 $ 279.0 $ 251.4
Net income attributable to Equifax $ 233.9 $ 272.8 $ 272.7 $ 274.5 $ 246.5
Dividends paid to Equifax shareholders $ 20.2 $ 20.5 $ 20.7 $ 20.3 $ 20.2
Diluted earnings per common share $ 1.83 $ 2.09 $ 2.02 $ 2.12 $ 1.86
Cash dividends declared per common share $ 0.16 $ 0.16 $ 0.16 $ 0.16 $ 0.15
Weighted-average common shares oustanding
(diluted)(5) 127.9 130.4 135.1 129.4 132.2
As of December 31,
(In millions) 2009(1) 2008 2007(3)(5) 2006 2005
Balance Sheet Data:
Total assets $ 3,550.5 $ 3,260.3 $ 3,523.9 $ 1,790.6 $ 1,831.5
Short-term debt and current maturities(7) $ 183.2 $ 31.9 $ 222.1 $ 330.0 $ 92.3
Long-term debt, net of current portion $ 990.9 $ 1,187.4 $ 1,165.2 $ 173.9 $ 463.8
Total debt, net $ 1,174.1 $ 1,219.3 $ 1,387.3 $ 503.9 $ 556.1
Shareholders’ equity $ 1,615.0 $ 1,323.5 $ 1,408.0 $ 844.2 $ 825.2
(1) On October 27, 2009, we acquired IXI Corporation for $124.0 million. On November 2, 2009, we acquired Rapid Reporting Verification Company for
$72.5 million. The results of these acquisitions are included in our Consolidated Financial Statements subsequent to the acquisition dates. For additional
information about these acquisitions, see Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this report.
(2) During 2009 and 2008, we recorded restructuring and asset write-down charges of $24.8 million and $16.8 million, respectively ($15.8 million and
$10.5 million, respectively, net of tax). For additional information about these charges, see Note 10 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
in this report.
(3) During 2007, total debt increased as a result of our issuance of $550.0 million of ten- and thirty-year fixed rate senior notes during the second quarter,
our assumption of $75.0 million in senior guaranteed notes of TALX due 2012, and the commencement of a commercial paper program for general
corporate purposes.
(4) During 2009, we recorded a $7.3 million income tax benefit related to our ability to utilize foreign tax credits beyond 2009. In 2008 and 2006, we
recorded income tax benefits of $14.6 million and $9.5 million, respectively, related to uncertain tax positions for which the statute of limitations expired.
For additional information about these benefits, see Note 6 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this report.
(5) On May 15, 2007, we acquired all the outstanding shares of TALX. Under the terms of the transaction, we issued 20.6 million shares of Equifax common
stock and 1.9 million fully-vested options to purchase Equifax common stock, and paid approximately $288.1 million in cash, net of cash acquired. We
also assumed TALX’s outstanding debt, which had a fair value totaling $177.6 million at May 15, 2007. The results of TALX’s operations are included in
our Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on the date of acquisition. For additional information about the TALX acquisition, see Note 2 of the
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this report.
(6) On January 1, 2006, we adopted new accounting guidance regarding stock-based compensation which resulted in additional compensation expense for
years ending after December 31, 2005. For additional information about our stock-based compensation, see Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements in this report.
(7) Includes a $29.0 million capital lease obligation in 2009 related to our headquarters building. For additional information about our headquarters building
lease, see Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this report.
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