Equifax Inc., Atlanta, reported fourth-quarter 2004 revenue of $328 million last week, up 12 percent over the same quarter in 2003.
Earnings from continuing operations were up 70 percent to $55 million in the quarter over the previous year. Revenue increased 5 percent for the full year 2004 to $1.27 billion.
For the entire year of 2004 compared with 2003: cash flow from operations rose 5 percent to $309 million; free cash flow increased 9 percent to $262 million; consolidated operating margins rose to 30 percent from 26 percent; North America reported revenue up 2 percent to $1.04 billion; North America Information Services revenue increased 4 percent to $707 million; Marketing Services revenue was down 11 percent to $236 million; Personal Solutions revenue grew 38 percent to $96 million; Europe revenue was up 23 percent to $142 million; and Latin America revenue was up 14 percent to $92 million.
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