Weighted-Average Assumptions
14. SEGMENT INFORMATION
In the fourth quarter of 2013, we recorded a restructuring charge to realign internal resources of $ 9.3 million ($ 5.9 million, net of tax) in selling, general and administrative expenses on our Consolidated Statements of Income primarily related to headcount reductions of
approximately 160 positions. This charge resulted from our continuing efforts to align our business to better support our strategic objectives.
Generally, severance benefits for our U.S. employees are paid through monthly payroll according to the number of weeks of severance benefit provided to the employee, while our international employees receive a lump sum severance payment for their benefit. Payments related to this charge were not material during the twelve months ended December 31, 2013 and all payments are expected to be substantially completed by the end of 2014. Restructuring charges are recorded in general corporate expense.
14. SEGMENT INFORMATION
Reportable Segments. We manage our business and report our financial results through the following five reportable segments, which are the same as our operating segments:
The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in our summary of significant accounting policies (see Note 1). We evaluate the performance of these reportable segments based on their operating revenues, operating income and operating margins, excluding any unusual or infrequent items, if any. Inter-segment sales and transfers are not material for all periods presented. The measurement criteria for segment profit or loss and segment assets are substantially the same for each reportable segment. All transactions between segments are accounted for at cost, and no timing differences occur between segments.
A summary of segment products and services is as follows:
U.S. Consumer Information Solutions. This segment includes consumer information services (such as credit information and credit scoring, credit modeling services, locate services, fraud detection and prevention services, identity verification services and other consulting services); mortgage loan origination information, appraisal, title and closing services; consumer financial marketing services; and identity management.
International. This segment includes information services products, which includes consumer and commercial services (such as credit and financial information, credit scoring and credit modeling services), credit and other marketing products and services, and products and services sold directly to consumers.
Workforce Solutions. This segment includes employment, income and social security number verification services (known as Verification Services) and employment tax and talent management services (known as Employer Services).
North America Personal Solutions. This segment includes credit information, credit monitoring and identity theft protection products sold directly to consumers via the Internet and in various hard-copy formats.
North America Commercial Solutions. This segment includes commercial products and services such as business credit and demographic information, credit scores and portfolio analytics (decisioning tools), which are derived from our databases of business credit, financial and demographic information.
• U.S. Consumer Information Solutions
• International
• Workforce Solutions
• North America Personal Solutions
• North America Commercial Solutions
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Segment information for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 and as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
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Twelve Months Ended
(in millions) December 31,
Operating revenue: 2013 2012 2011
U.S. Consumer Information Solutions $ 1,013.4 $ 869.3 $ 765.0
International 513.5 486.2 492.9
Workforce Solutions 474.1 442.1 382.1
North America Personal Solutions 207.4 185.5 163.9
North America Commercial Solutions 95.5 89.9 89.3
Total operating revenue $ 2,303.9 $ 2,073.0 $ 1,893.2
Twelve Months Ended
(in millions) December 31,
Operating income: 2013 2012 2011
U.S. Consumer Information Solutions $ 397.8 $ 345.2 $ 298.9
International 148.1 143.8 132.2
Workforce Solutions 142.6 106.6 89.5
North America Personal Solutions 58.6 50.4 41.3
North America Commercial Solutions 21.4 19.8 23.6
General Corporate Expense (157.3) (185.8) (116.9)
Total operating income $ 611.2 $ 480.0 $ 468.6
December 31,
(in millions) 2013 2012
Total assets:
U.S. Consumer Information Solutions $ 1,926.4 $ 2,010.5
International 728.1 701.7
Workforce Solutions 1,295.5 1,371.9
North America Personal Solutions 42.9 23.7
North America Commercial Solutions 62.9 64.2
General Corporate 484.1 348.1
Total assets $ 4,539.9 $ 4,520.1
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Financial information by geographic area is as follows:
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Twelve Months Ended
(in millions) December 31,
Depreciation and amortization expense: 2013 2012 2011
U.S. Consumer Information Solutions $ 86.0 $ 40.6 $ 42.1
International 23.4 24.8 26.9
Workforce Solutions 51.7 66.2 63.7
North America Personal Solutions 7.5 7.0 6.0
North America Commercial Solutions 3.5 4.7 5.1
General Corporate 17.5 16.7 16.8
Total depreciation and amortization expense $ 189.6 $ 160.0 $ 160.6
Twelve Months Ended
(in millions) December 31,
Capital expenditures: 2013 2012 2011
U.S. Consumer Information Solutions $ 14.6 $ 16.1 $ 13.5
International 19.2 10.7 15.8
Workforce Solutions 14.6 12.8 23.4
North America Personal Solutions 6.9 6.1 5.4
North America Commercial Solutions 2.6 2.2 2.2
General Corporate 25.4 18.1 14.7
Total capital expenditures $ 83.3 $ 66.0 $ 75.0
Twelve Months Ended
(in millions) December 31,
2013 2012 2011
Operating revenue (based on location of customer): Amount % Amount % Amount %
U.S. $ 1,766.0 77 % $ 1,561.9 76 % $ 1,374.3 72 %
Canada 155.6 7 % 153.9 7 % 151.3 8 %
U.K. 144.7 6 % 133.5 6 % 124.1 7 %
Other 237.6 10 % 223.7 11 % 243.5 13 %
Total operating revenue $ 2,303.9 100 % $ 2,073.0 100 % $ 1,893.2 100 %
(in millions) December 31,
2013 2012
Long-lived assets: Amount % Amount %
U.S. $ 3,332.8 86 % $ 3,453.6 87 %
U.K. 122.3 3 % 122.3 3 %
Canada 54.7 1 % 63.9 1 %
Other 381.7 10 % 341.6 9 %
Total long-lived assets $ 3,891.5 100 % $ 3,981.4 100 %
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
15. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
Quarterly financial data for 2013 and 2012 was as follows:
The comparability of our quarterly financial results during 2013 and 2012 was impacted by certain events, as follows:
* The sum of the quarterly EPS does not equal the annual EPS due to changes in the weighted-average shares between periods.
• During Q1 2013, we divested of two non-strategic business lines, Equifax Settlement Services and Talent Management Services for a total of $ 47.5 million. For additional information, see Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
• During 2013 and 2012, we made several acquisitions, including the CSC Credit Services Acquisitions on December 28, 2012 which did not have a material impact on the results of the fourth quarter of 2012. For additional information about our acquisitions, see Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
• During the fourth quarter of 2012, we offered certain former U.S. employees a voluntary lump sum payment option of their pension benefits or a reduced monthly annuity. Approximately 64 % of the vested terminated participants elected to receive the lump sum payment which resulted in a payment of $ 62.6 million. An amendment to the USRIP was also approved which froze future salary increases for non-grandfathered participants and offered a one-time 9 % increase to the service benefit. The settlement and amendment resulted in a $ 38.7 million pension charge. For additional information, see Note 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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