Equifax Delivers Strong Third Quarter Revenue
Equifax reported Q3 2022 revenue of $1.244 billion, up 2% year-over-year, despite a 41% decline in U.S. mortgage credit inquiries. Non-mortgage revenue surged 20%, driven by Workforce Solutions, which saw a 9% increase. The company closed acquisitions of LawLogix and Midigator, enhancing its service offerings. However, it revised Q4 guidance due to worsening mortgage conditions, expecting over 60% decline in mortgage originations. Adjusted EPS guidance was lowered to $7.54
for full year 2022.
- Non-mortgage constant dollar revenue growth of 20%
- Workforce Solutions revenue growth of 9%, with non-mortgage growth of 40%
- Closed acquisitions of LawLogix and Midigator, enhancing service capabilities
- International revenue growth of 17% on a local currency basis
- Net income down 19% year-over-year to $165.7 million
- Diluted EPS down 19% year-over-year to $1.34
- USIS revenue declined 9%, primarily due to mortgage-related losses
- Adjusted EPS guidance decreased by approximately $0.13 per share
ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.
- Strong third quarter 2022 revenue of
$1.24 4 billion, up2% despite the weak mortgage market and negative impact of foreign exchange - Strong non-mortgage constant dollar revenue growth of
20% offsetting mortgage market decline - Workforce Solutions revenue growth of
9% , with non-mortgage revenue growth of40% - Strong new product innovation leveraging new EFX Cloud with a Vitality Index of
14% - Closed the acquisitions of LawLogix, strengthening EWS I-9 Solutions, and Midigator, strengthening USIS Identity & Fraud
- Revising fourth quarter guidance to reflect expected impact of further decline in U.S. mortgage originations and the negative impact of foreign exchange. Full Year guidance for revenue unchanged at
$5.1 billion at the midpoint, and Adjusted EPS guidance revised downward to$7.54 per share at the midpoint
"We delivered solid results with third quarter revenue of
"We are confident in the future of the New Equifax as we deliver strong, double-digit non-mortgage growth, make strong progress on our EFX Cloud transformation, leverage our new Cloud capabilities to accelerate new product roll-outs, and invest in new product and data and analytics capabilities to drive future growth. We closed the acquisitions of LawLogix and Midigator, our 11th and 12th bolt-on acquisitions since January 2021, which will strengthen our EWS I-9 Solutions business and our USIS Identity & Fraud business. We continue to reinvest to broaden our capabilities and position Equifax for strong future growth. We are energized about the future of the New Equifax as a data, analytics and technology business and our ability to deliver higher margins and free cash flow."
Financial Results Summary
The company reported revenue of
Net income attributable to Equifax of
Diluted EPS attributable to Equifax was
Workforce Solutions third quarter results
- Total revenue was
$558.9 million in the third quarter of 2022, a 9 percent increase compared to the third quarter of 2021. Operating margin for Workforce Solutions was 41.3 percent in the third quarter of 2022 compared to 49.4 percent in the third quarter of 2021. Adjusted EBITDA margin for Workforce Solutions was 49.5 percent in the third quarter of 2022 compared to 53.9 percent in the third quarter of 2021. - Verification Services revenue was
$454.5 million , up 13 percent compared to the third quarter of 2021. - Employer Services revenue was
$104.4 million , down 7 percent compared to the third quarter of 2021.
USIS third quarter results
- Total revenue was
$397.4 million in the third quarter of 2022, down 9 percent compared to$437.7 million in the third quarter of 2021. Operating margin for USIS was 20.6 percent in the third quarter of 2022 compared to 29.2 percent in the third quarter of 2021. Adjusted EBITDA margin for USIS was 34.1 percent in the third quarter of 2022 compared to 38.8 percent in the third quarter of 2021. - Online Information Solutions revenue was
$314.4 million , down 6 percent compared to the third quarter of 2021. - Mortgage Solutions revenue was
$32.1 million , down 31 percent compared to the third quarter of 2021. - Financial Marketing Services revenue was
$50.9 million , down 8 percent compared to the third quarter of 2021.
International third quarter results
- Total revenue was
$288.0 million in the third quarter of 2022, up 6 percent and up 17 percent compared to the third quarter of 2021 on a reported and local currency basis, respectively. Operating margin for International was 14.8 percent in the third quarter of 2022, compared to 12.0 percent in the third quarter of 2021. Adjusted EBITDA margin for International was 26.8 percent in the third quarter of 2022, compared to 26.7 percent in the third quarter of 2021. - Asia Pacific revenue was
$87.1 million , down 2 percent and up 6 percent compared to the third quarter of 2021 on a reported and local currency basis, respectively. - Europe revenue was
$80.7 million , up 6 percent and up 24 percent compared to the third quarter of 2021 on a reported and local currency basis, respectively. - Canada revenue was
$66.2 million , up 9 percent and up 12 percent compared to the third quarter of 2021 on a reported and local currency basis, respectively. - Latin America revenue was
$54.0 million , up 21 percent and up 34 percent compared to the third quarter of 2021 on a reported and local currency basis, respectively.
Adjusted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA Margin
- Adjusted EPS attributable to Equifax was
$1.73 in the third quarter of 2022, down 6 percent compared to the third quarter of 2021. - Adjusted EBITDA margin was 32.5 percent in the third quarter of 2022 compared to 33.0 percent in the third quarter of 2021.
- These financial measures exclude adjustments as described further in the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section below.
2022 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Guidance | |||||||
Q4 2022 | FY 2022 | ||||||
Low-End | High-End | Low-End | High-End | ||||
Reported Revenue | |||||||
Reported Revenue Growth | (7.1) % | (5.5) % | 3.4 % | 3.8 % | |||
Local Currency Growth (1) | (4.5) % | (2.9) % | 5.3 % | 5.7 % | |||
Organic Local Currency Growth (1) | (6.1) % | (4.5) % | 1.4 % | 1.8 % | |||
Adjusted Earnings Per Share | |||||||
(1) Refer to page 8 for definitions. |
About Equifax
At Equifax (NYSE: EFX), we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics, and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. Our unique blend of differentiated data, analytics, and cloud technology drives insights to power decisions to move people forward. Headquartered in Atlanta and supported by more than 14,000 employees worldwide, Equifax operates or has investments in 24 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit www.equifax.com.
Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast
In conjunction with this release, Equifax will host a conference call on October 20, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. (ET) via a live audio webcast. To access the webcast and related presentation materials, 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
This earnings release presents adjusted EPS attributable to Equifax which is diluted EPS attributable to Equifax adjusted (to the extent noted above for different periods) for acquisition-related amortization expense, legal expenses related to the 2017 cybersecurity incident, fair value adjustment and gain on sale of equity investment, foreign currency impact of certain intercompany loans, acquisition-related costs other than acquisition amortization, income tax effect of stock awards recognized upon vesting or settlement, gain on settlement of Canada pension plan, and Argentina highly inflationary foreign currency adjustment. All adjustments are net of tax, with a reconciling item with the aggregated tax impact of the adjustments. This earnings release also presents adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin which is defined as consolidated net income attributable to Equifax plus net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and also excludes certain one-time items. 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 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/Financial Information/Non-GAAP Financial Measures" on our website at www.equifax.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements and 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, the U.S. mortgage market, economic conditions 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 our technology, data and security cloud transformation, capital investments and asset acquisitions or dispositions), as well as developments beyond our control, including, but not limited to, changes in the U.S. mortgage market environment, as well as changes more generally in U.S. and worldwide economic conditions that materially impact consumer spending, such as rising interest rates and inflation, consumer debt and employment and the demand for Equifax's products and services. Further deteriorations in economic conditions or interest rate increases could lead to a further or prolonged decline in demand for our products and services and negatively impact our business. It may also continue to impact financial markets and corporate credit markets which could adversely impact our access to financing or the terms of any financing. We also cannot at this time predict the extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic impact, but it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Other risk factors include the impact of our technology and security transformation and improvements in our information technology and data security infrastructure; changes in tax regulations; adverse or uncertain economic conditions and changes in credit and financial markets, such as rising interest rates and inflation; potential adverse developments in new and pending legal proceedings or government investigations; risks associated with our ability to comply with business practice commitments and similar obligations under settlement agreements and consent orders entered into in connection with the 2017 cybersecurity incident; economic, political and other risks associated with international sales and operations; risks relating to unauthorized access to data or breaches of confidential information due to criminal conduct, attacks by hackers, employee or insider malfeasance and/or human error; changes in, and the effects of, laws and regulations and government policies governing or affecting our business, including, without limitation, our examination and supervision by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a federal agency that holds primary responsibility for the regulation of consumer protection with respect to financial products and services in the U.S., oversight by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority and Information Commissioner's Office of our debt collections services and core credit reporting businesses in the U.K., oversight by the Office of Australian Information Commission, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and other regulatory entities of our credit reporting business in Australia and the impact of current privacy laws and regulations, including the European General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act, or any future privacy laws and regulations; federal or state responses to identity theft concerns; 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 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, 2021 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.
Contact: | |
Trevor Burns | Kate Walker |
Investor Relations | Media Relations |
trevor.burns@equifax.com | mediainquiries@equifax.com |
EQUIFAX | ||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||
2022 | 2021 | |||
(In millions, except per share amounts) | (Unaudited) | |||
Operating revenue | $ 1,244.3 | $ 1,222.9 | ||
Operating expenses: | ||||
Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization below) | 542.5 | 489.0 | ||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 318.0 | 344.2 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 140.9 | 116.5 | ||
Total operating expenses | 1,001.4 | 949.7 | ||
Operating income | 242.9 | 273.2 | ||
Interest expense | (47.1) | (35.0) | ||
Other income, net | 23.9 | 27.2 | ||
Consolidated income before income taxes | 219.7 | 265.4 | ||
Provision for income taxes | (52.8) | (58.8) | ||
Consolidated net income | 166.9 | 206.6 | ||
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests including redeemable noncontrolling interests | (1.2) | (1.2) | ||
Net income attributable to Equifax | $ 165.7 | $ 205.4 | ||
Basic earnings per common share: | ||||
Net income attributable to Equifax | $ 1.35 | $ 1.68 | ||
Weighted-average shares used in computing basic earnings per share | 122.4 | 121.9 | ||
Diluted earnings per common share: | ||||
Net income attributable to Equifax | $ 1.34 | $ 1.66 | ||
Weighted-average shares used in computing diluted earnings per share | 123.3 | 123.7 | ||
Dividends per common share | $ 0.39 | $ 0.39 | ||
EQUIFAX | ||||
September 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||
(In millions, except par values) | (Unaudited) | |||
ASSETS | ||||
Current assets: | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 241.7 | $ 224.7 | ||
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of | 845.0 | 727.6 | ||
Prepaid expenses | 141.2 | 108.4 | ||
Other current assets | 67.0 | 60.2 | ||
Total current assets | 1,294.9 | 1,120.9 | ||
Property and equipment: | ||||
Capitalized internal-use software and system costs | 1,985.3 | 1,727.3 | ||
Data processing equipment and furniture | 306.3 | 299.6 | ||
Land, buildings and improvements | 257.3 | 250.3 | ||
Total property and equipment | 2,548.9 | 2,277.2 | ||
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (1,061.9) | (961.3) | ||
Total property and equipment, net | 1,487.0 | 1,315.9 | ||
Goodwill | 6,304.3 | 6,258.1 | ||
Indefinite-lived intangible assets | 94.8 | 94.9 | ||
Purchased intangible assets, net | 1,857.4 | 1,898.0 | ||
Other assets, net | 269.6 | 353.1 | ||
Total assets | $ 11,308.0 | $ 11,040.9 | ||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
Current liabilities: | ||||
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt | $ 1,062.9 | $ 824.8 | ||
Accounts payable | 172.9 | 211.6 | ||
Accrued expenses | 221.5 | 237.5 | ||
Accrued salaries and bonuses | 159.5 | 257.9 | ||
Deferred revenue | 107.2 | 121.3 | ||
Other current liabilities | 294.7 | 638.2 | ||
Total current liabilities | 2,018.7 | 2,291.3 | ||
Long-term debt | 4,819.2 | 4,470.1 | ||
Deferred income tax liabilities, net | 419.7 | 358.2 | ||
Long-term pension and other postretirement benefit liabilities | 104.0 | 130.1 | ||
Other long-term liabilities | 170.8 | 190.0 | ||
Total liabilities | 7,532.4 | 7,439.7 | ||
Preferred stock, | — | — | ||
Common stock, Issued shares - 189.3 at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021; Outstanding shares - 122.4 and 122.1 at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively | 236.6 | 236.6 | ||
Paid-in capital | 1,580.1 | 1,536.7 | ||
Retained earnings | 5,195.8 | 4,751.6 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (596.2) | (295.4) | ||
Treasury stock, at cost, 66.3 and 66.6 shares at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively | (2,651.4) | (2,639.2) | ||
Stock held by employee benefit trusts, at cost, 0.6 shares at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 | (5.9) | (5.9) | ||
Total Equifax shareholders' equity | 3,759.0 | 3,584.4 | ||
Noncontrolling interests including redeemable noncontrolling interests | 16.6 | 16.8 | ||
Total equity | 3,775.6 | 3,601.2 | ||
Total liabilities and equity | $ 11,308.0 | $ 11,040.9 | ||
EQUIFAX | ||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||
2022 | 2021 | |||
(In millions) | (Unaudited) | |||
Operating activities: | ||||
Consolidated net income | $ 591.1 | $ 625.5 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 424.1 | 354.9 | ||
Stock-based compensation expense | 50.4 | 44.8 | ||
Deferred income taxes | 47.9 | 12.6 | ||
(Gain) loss on fair market value adjustment and gain on sale of equity investment | (20.2) | 0.1 | ||
Gain on divestiture | — | (0.2) | ||
Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions: | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | (133.6) | (54.9) | ||
Other assets, current and long-term | (32.0) | 5.1 | ||
Current and long term liabilities, excluding debt | (496.0) | (38.4) | ||
Cash provided by operating activities | 431.7 | 949.5 | ||
Investing activities: | ||||
Capital expenditures | (468.4) | (332.9) | ||
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (437.5) | (1,108.9) | ||
Cash received from divestitures | 98.8 | 1.5 | ||
Cash used in investing activities | (807.1) | (1,440.3) | ||
Financing activities: | ||||
Net short-term (repayments) borrowings | (162.1) | 499.2 | ||
Payments on long-term debt | — | (1,100.2) | ||
Borrowings on long-term debt | 749.3 | 1,697.3 | ||
Treasury stock purchases | — | (69.9) | ||
Dividends paid to Equifax shareholders | (143.3) | (142.6) | ||
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests | (2.5) | (6.5) | ||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and employee stock purchase plan | 13.5 | 33.4 | ||
Payment of taxes related to settlement of equity awards | (33.0) | (43.9) | ||
Purchase of noncontrolling interests | — | (11.2) | ||
Debt issuance costs | (5.4) | (13.2) | ||
Cash provided by financing activities | 416.5 | 842.4 | ||
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | (24.1) | (10.7) | ||
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents | 17.0 | 340.9 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 224.7 | 1,684.6 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ 241.7 | $ 2,025.5 | ||
Common Questions & Answers (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions)
1. Can you provide a further analysis of operating revenue by operating segment?
Operating revenue consists of the following components:
(In millions) | Three Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||
Local | Organic | |||||||||||
Operating revenue: | 2022 | 2021 | $ Change | % Change | % Change (1) | % Change (2) | ||||||
Verification Services | $ 454.5 | $ 402.7 | $ 51.8 | 13 % | 3 % | |||||||
Employer Services | 104.4 | 111.9 | (7.5) | (7) % | (12) % | |||||||
Total Workforce Solutions | 558.9 | 514.6 | 44.3 | 9 % | — % | |||||||
Online Information Solutions | 314.4 | 336.2 | (21.8) | (6) % | (7) % | |||||||
Mortgage Solutions | 32.1 | 46.2 | (14.1) | (31) % | (31) % | |||||||
Financial Marketing Services | 50.9 | 55.3 | (4.4) | (8) % | (8) % | |||||||
Total U.S. Information Solutions | 397.4 | 437.7 | (40.3) | (9) % | (10) % | |||||||
Asia Pacific | 87.1 | 89.0 | (1.9) | (2) % | 6 % | 6 % | ||||||
Europe | 80.7 | 75.9 | 4.8 | 6 % | 24 % | 24 % | ||||||
Canada | 66.2 | 61.0 | 5.2 | 9 % | 12 % | 12 % | ||||||
Latin America | 54.0 | 44.7 | 9.3 | 21 % | 34 % | 24 % | ||||||
Total International | 288.0 | 270.6 | 17.4 | 6 % | 17 % | 15 % | ||||||
Total operating revenue | $ 1,244.3 | $ 1,222.9 | $ 21.4 | 2 % | 4 % | — % | ||||||
(1) | Local currency revenue change is calculated by conforming 2022 results using 2021 exchange rates. |
(2) | Organic local currency revenue growth is defined as local currency revenue growth, adjusted to reflect an increase in prior year Equifax revenue from the revenue of acquired companies in the prior year period. This adjustment is made for 12 months following the acquisition. |
2. What is the estimate of the change in overall U.S. Mortgage Market transaction volume that is included in the 2022 fourth quarter and full year guidance provided?
Equifax estimates the change year over year in overall U.S. Mortgage Market transaction volume based on the change in total U.S. mortgage credit inquiries received by Equifax. The change year over year in total U.S. mortgage credit inquiries received by Equifax in the third quarter of 2022 was a decline of
3. Why is operating cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 lower by
In the first quarter of 2022, Equifax deposited the balance of
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, defined as net income adjusted for acquisition-related amortization expense, legal expenses related to the 2017 cybersecurity incident, fair value adjustment and gain on sale of equity investment, foreign currency impact of certain intercompany loans, acquisition-related costs other than acquisition amortization, income tax effect of stock awards recognized upon vesting or settlement, Argentina highly inflationary foreign currency adjustment, gain on settlement of Canada pension plan, and income tax adjustments:
Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
(In millions, except per share amounts) | 2022 | 2021 | $ Change | % Change | ||||
Net income attributable to Equifax | $ 165.7 | $ 205.4 | $ (39.7) | (19) % | ||||
Acquisition-related amortization expense of certain acquired intangibles (1) | 59.1 | 40.1 | 19.0 | 47 % | ||||
Legal expenses related to the 2017 cybersecurity incident (2) | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 100 % | ||||
Fair market value adjustment and gain on sale of equity investment (3) | (17.5) | (17.3) | (0.2) | 1 % | ||||
Foreign currency impact of certain intercompany loans (4) | (0.5) | (0.8) | 0.3 | (38) % | ||||
Acquisition-related costs other than acquisition amortization (5) | 19.1 | 6.5 | 12.6 | 194 % | ||||
Income tax effects of stock awards that are recognized upon vesting or settlement (6) | (0.2) | (2.8) | 2.6 | (93) % | ||||
Argentina highly inflationary foreign currency adjustment (7) | (0.2) | 0.1 | (0.3) | (300) % | ||||
Gain on settlement of Canada pension plan (8) | (2.2) | — | (2.2) | nm | ||||
Tax impact of adjustments (9) | (10.6) | (2.6) | (8.0) | nm | ||||
Net income attributable to Equifax, adjusted for items listed above | $ 212.9 | $ 228.7 | $ (15.8) | (7) % | ||||
Diluted EPS attributable to Equifax, adjusted for the items listed above | $ 1.73 | $ 1.85 | $ (0.12) | (6) % | ||||
Weighted-average shares used in computing diluted EPS | 123.3 | 123.7 | ||||||
(1) | During the third quarter of 2022, we recorded acquisition-related amortization expense of certain acquired intangibles of |
(2) | During the third quarter of 2022, we recorded legal expenses related to the 2017 cybersecurity incident of |
(3) | During the third quarter of 2022, we recorded an unrealized gain on the fair market value adjustment and gain on sale of equity investment of |
(4) | During the third quarter of 2022 and 2021, we recorded a foreign currency gain on certain intercompany loans of |
(5) | During the third quarter of 2022, we recorded |
(6) | During the third quarter of 2022, we recorded a tax benefit of |
(7) | Argentina experienced multiple periods of increasing inflation rates, devaluation of the peso, and increasing borrowing rates. As such, Argentina was deemed a highly inflationary economy by accounting policymakers in 2018. During the third quarter of 2022 and 2021, we recorded a foreign currency gain of |
(8) | During the third quarter of 2022, we recorded a gain on the settlement of Canada pension plan of |
(9) | During the third quarter of 2022, we recorded the tax impact of adjustments of |
During the third quarter of 2021, we recorded the tax impact of adjustments of |
B. Reconciliation of net income attributable to Equifax to adjusted EBITDA, defined as net income excluding income taxes, interest expense, net, depreciation and amortization expense, legal expenses related to the 2017 cybersecurity incident, fair value adjustment and gain on sale of equity investment, foreign currency impact of certain intercompany loans, acquisition-related costs other than acquisition amortization, Argentina highly inflationary foreign currency adjustment, gain on settlement of Canada pension plan and presentation of adjusted EBITDA margin:
Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
(in millions) | 2022 | 2021 | $ Change | % Change | ||||
Revenue | $ 1,244.3 | $ 1,222.9 | $ 21.4 | 2 % | ||||
Net income attributable to Equifax | $ 165.7 | $ 205.4 | $ (39.7) | (19) % | ||||
Income taxes | 52.8 | 58.8 | (6.0) | (10) % | ||||
Interest expense, net* | 46.6 | 34.6 | 12.0 | 35 % | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 140.9 | 116.5 | 24.4 | 21 % | ||||
Legal expenses related to 2017 cybersecurity incident (1) | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 100 % | ||||
Fair market value adjustment and gain on sale of equity investment (2) | (17.5) | (17.3) | (0.2) | 1 % | ||||
Foreign currency impact of certain intercompany loans (3) | (0.5) | (0.8) | 0.3 | (38) % | ||||
Acquisition-related amounts other than acquisition amortization (4) | 19.1 | 6.5 | 12.6 | 194 % | ||||
Argentina highly inflationary foreign currency adjustment (5) | (0.2) | 0.1 | (0.3) | (300) % | ||||
Gain on settlement of Canada pension plan (6) | (2.2) | — | (2.2) | nm | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA, excluding the items listed above | $ 404.9 | $ 403.9 | $ 1.0 | — % | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA margin | 32.5 % | 33.0 % | ||||||
nm - not meaningful | |
(1) | During the third quarter of 2022, we recorded legal expenses related to the 2017 cybersecurity incident of |
(2) | During the third quarter of 2022, we recorded an unrealized gain on the fair market value adjustment and gain on sale of equity investment of |
(3) | During the third quarter of 2022 and 2021, we recorded a foreign currency gain on certain intercompany loans of |
(4) | During the third quarter of 2022, we recorded |
(5) | Argentina experienced multiple periods of increasing inflation rates, devaluation of the peso, and increasing borrowing rates. As such, Argentina was deemed a highly inflationary economy by accounting policymakers in 2018. During the third quarter of 2022 and third quarter of 2021, we recorded a foreign currency gain of |
(6) | During the third quarter of 2022, we recorded an gain on the settlement of Canada pension plan of |
C. Reconciliation of operating income by segment to Adjusted EBITDA, excluding depreciation and amortization expense, other income, net, noncontrolling interest, legal expenses related to the 2017 cybersecurity incident, fair value adjustment and gain on sale of equity investment, foreign currency impact of certain intercompany loans, acquisition-related costs other than acquisition amortization, Argentina highly inflationary foreign currency adjustment, gain on settlement of Canada pension plan and presentation of adjusted EBITDA margin for each of the segments:
(In millions) | Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 | ||||||||||
Workforce Solutions | U.S. Information Solutions | International | General Corporate Expense | Total | |||||||
Revenue | $ 558.9 | $ 397.4 | $ 288.0 | — | $ 1,244.3 | ||||||
Operating income | 231.0 | 82.0 | 42.5 | (112.6) | 242.9 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 40.2 | 49.6 | 32.6 | 18.5 | 140.9 | ||||||
Other income, net* | — | 1.0 | 10.1 | 12.3 | 23.4 | ||||||
Noncontrolling interest | — | — | (1.2) | — | (1.2) | ||||||
Adjustments (1) | 5.3 | 3.0 | (6.7) | (2.7) | (1.1) | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 276.5 | $ 135.6 | $ 77.3 | $ (84.5) | $ 404.9 | ||||||
Operating margin | 41.3 % | 20.6 % | 14.8 % | nm | 19.5 % | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA margin | 49.5 % | 34.1 % | 26.8 % | nm | 32.5 % | ||||||
nm - not meaningful |
(In millions) | Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 | ||||||||||
Workforce Solutions | U.S. Information Solutions | International | General Corporate Expense | Total | |||||||
Revenue | $ 514.6 | $ 437.7 | $ 270.6 | — | $ 1,222.9 | ||||||
Operating income | 254.0 | 127.7 | 32.5 | (141.0) | 273.2 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 23.2 | 40.2 | 34.4 | 18.7 | 116.5 | ||||||
Other income, net* | — | 0.7 | 23.3 | 2.8 | 26.8 | ||||||
Noncontrolling interest | — | — | (1.2) | — | (1.2) | ||||||
Adjustments (1) | 0.1 | 1.4 | (16.7) | 3.8 | (11.4) | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 277.3 | $ 170.0 | $ 72.3 | $ (115.7) | $ 403.9 | ||||||
Operating margin | 49.4 % | 29.2 % | 12.0 % | nm | 22.3 % | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA margin | 53.9 % | 38.8 % | 26.7 % | nm | 33.0 % | ||||||
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(1) | During the third quarter of 2022, we recorded pre-tax expenses of |
During the third quarter of 2021, we recorded | |
Notes to Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to the Comparable GAAP Financial Measures
Diluted EPS attributable to Equifax is adjusted for the following items:
Acquisition-related amortization expense - During the third quarter of 2022 and 2021, we recorded acquisition-related amortization expense of certain acquired intangibles of
Legal expenses related to the 2017 cybersecurity incident - Legal expenses related to the 2017 cybersecurity incident include legal fees to respond to subsequent litigation and government investigations for both periods presented. During the third quarter of 2022 and 2021, we recorded legal expenses related to the 2017 cybersecurity incident of
Fair market value adjustment and gain on sale of equity investment - During the third quarter of 2022, we recorded a
Foreign currency impact of certain intercompany loans - During the third quarter of 2022 and 2021, we recorded a gain of
Acquisition-related costs other than acquisition amortization - During the third quarter of 2022 and 2021, we recorded
Income tax effects of stock awards that are recognized upon vesting or settlement - During the third quarter of 2022, we recorded a tax benefit of
Argentina highly inflationary foreign currency adjustment - Argentina experienced multiple periods of increasing inflation rates, devaluation of the peso, and increasing borrowing rates. As such, Argentina was deemed a highly inflationary economy by accounting policymakers. We recorded a foreign currency gain of
Gain on settlement of Canada pension plan - During the third quarter of 2022, we recorded an gain on the settlement of our Canada pension plan of
Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA margin - Management defines adjusted EBITDA as consolidated net income attributable to Equifax plus net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization and also excludes certain one-time items. Management believes the use of adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin allows investors to evaluate our performance for different periods on a more comparable basis.
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