ATLANTA – Credit bureau Equifax Inc. on Wednesday said its profit grew 25% in the first quarter to $71.5 million, as stronger revenue helped offset higher operating expenses.
Operating revenue in the latest quarter rose 11% to $522.7 million from $472.6 million in the prior-year quarter.
Four of Equifax’s largest businesses – U.S. Consumer, International, TALX Workforce Solutions and Personal Solutions – each posted double-digit growth during the quarter.
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