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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(USD ($))
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Operating activities: | |||
| Consolidated net income | $ 374.0us-gaap_ProfitLoss | $ 359.9us-gaap_ProfitLoss | $ 280.8us-gaap_ProfitLoss |
| Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
| Gain on divestitures | 0us-gaap_GainsLossesOnSalesOfAssets | (19.0)us-gaap_GainsLossesOnSalesOfAssets | 0us-gaap_GainsLossesOnSalesOfAssets |
| Impairment of cost method investment | 0us-gaap_CostmethodInvestmentsOtherThanTemporaryImpairment | 17.0us-gaap_CostmethodInvestmentsOtherThanTemporaryImpairment | 0us-gaap_CostmethodInvestmentsOtherThanTemporaryImpairment |
| Depreciation and amortization | 204.2us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization | 190.3us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization | 163.4us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 38.1us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation | 32.2us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation | 28.0us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation |
| Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation plans | (17.7)us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationOperatingActivities | (14.6)us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationOperatingActivities | (1.7)us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationOperatingActivities |
| Deferred income taxes | (9.6)us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits | (9.7)us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits | (26.5)us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits |
| Pension settlement charge | 0efx_PensionSettlementCharge | 0efx_PensionSettlementCharge | 38.7efx_PensionSettlementCharge |
| Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions: | |||
| Accounts receivable, net | (27.8)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable | (2.4)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable | (17.2)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (5.2)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets | (4.2)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets | (22.5)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets |
| Other assets | (0.6)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets | 7.1us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets | (4.0)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets |
| Current liabilities, excluding debt | 54.3efx_IncreaseDecreaseInCurrentLiabilitiesExcludingDebt | 2.1efx_IncreaseDecreaseInCurrentLiabilitiesExcludingDebt | 53.3efx_IncreaseDecreaseInCurrentLiabilitiesExcludingDebt |
| Other long-term liabilities, excluding debt | 6.5us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities | 10.3us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities | 4.0us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities |
| Cash provided by operating activities | 616.2us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities | 569.0us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities | 496.3us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities |
| Investing activities: | |||
| Capital expenditures | (86.4)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets | (83.3)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets | (66.0)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets |
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (341.0)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired | (91.4)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired | (1,016.4)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired |
| Cash received from divestitures | 0.6us-gaap_ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses | 47.5us-gaap_ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses | 2.5us-gaap_ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses |
| Investment in unconsolidated affiliates, net | (2.5)us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates | (9.1)us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates | (3.7)us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates |
| Cash used in investing activities | (429.3)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities | (136.3)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities | (1,083.6)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities |
| Financing activities: | |||
| Net short-term borrowings (repayments) | 379.9us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt | (267.3)us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt | 234.1us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt |
| Payments on long-term debt | (290.0)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt | (15.0)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt | (15.2)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt |
| Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt | 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt | 499.2us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt |
| Treasury stock purchases | (301.6)us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock | (11.9)us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock | (85.1)us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock |
| Dividends paid to Equifax shareholders | (121.2)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock | (106.7)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock | (86.0)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock |
| Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests | (7.9)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest | (10.5)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest | (4.8)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest |
| Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 39.7us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised | 47.8us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised | 68.3us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised |
| Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation plans | 17.7us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationFinancingActivities | 14.6us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationFinancingActivities | 1.7us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationFinancingActivities |
| Contributions from noncontrolling interests | 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders | 16.7us-gaap_ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders | 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders |
| Other | 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities | (0.8)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities | (5.9)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities |
| Cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (283.4)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities | (333.1)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities | 606.3us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities |
| Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | (11.1)us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents | (10.5)us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents | 0.1us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents |
| (Decrease) Increase in cash and cash equivalents | (107.6)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease | 89.1us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease | 19.1us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 235.9us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 146.8us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 127.7us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ 128.3us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | $ 235.9us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | $ 146.8us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue |
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The net change in the reporting period in current liabilities (excluding debt). No definition available.
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Expense recorded related to pension settlement. No definition available.
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are the amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Includes effect from exchange rate changes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents an other than temporary decline in value that has been recognized against an investment accounted for under the cost method of accounting. The excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the investment represents the amount of the write down which is or was reflected in earnings. The written down value is a new cost basis with the adjusted value of the investment becoming its new carrying value. Evidence of a loss in value might include, but would not necessarily be limited to, absence of an ability to recover the carrying amount of the investment or inability of the investee to sustain an earnings capacity which would justify the carrying amount of the investment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred income tax expense (benefit) and income tax credits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) from the effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalent balances held in foreign currencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow from realized tax benefit related to deductible compensation cost reported on the entity's tax return for equity instruments in excess of the compensation cost for those instruments recognized for financial reporting purposes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash outflow for realized tax benefit related to deductible compensation cost reported on the entity's tax return for equity instruments in excess of the compensation cost for those instruments recognized for financial reporting purposes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of assets utilized in financial service operations. No definition available.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in amount due within one year (or one business cycle) from customers for the credit sale of goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other assets used in operating activities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. May include changes in other current assets, other noncurrent assets, or a combination of other current and noncurrent assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other liabilities used in operating activities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. May include changes in other current liabilities, other noncurrent liabilities, or a combination of other current and noncurrent liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the value of prepaid expenses and other assets not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows, for example, deferred expenses, intangible assets, or income taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities, including discontinued operations. Financing activity cash flows include obtaining resources from owners and providing them with a return on, and a return of, their investment; borrowing money and repaying amounts borrowed, or settling the obligation; and obtaining and paying for other resources obtained from creditors on long-term credit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities, including discontinued operations. Investing activity cash flows include making and collecting loans and acquiring and disposing of debt or equity instruments and property, plant, and equipment and other productive assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities, including discontinued operations. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value not defined as investing or financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash outflow or inflow associated with the acquisition or sale of a business segment during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends to common shareholders of the parent entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends provided by the non-wholly owned subsidiary to noncontrolling interests. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for purchases of and capital improvements on property, plant and equipment (capital expenditures), software, and other intangible assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from the sale of a portion of the company's business, for example a segment, division, branch or other business, during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from a debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow from a noncontrolling interest. Includes, but is not limited to, purchase of additional shares or other increase in noncontrolling interest ownership. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from other financing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow for borrowing having initial term of repayment within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock options. This item inherently excludes any excess tax benefit, which the entity may have realized and reported separately. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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