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TransUnion reports news about its credit reporting, consumer information, fraud detection, marketing, and analytics businesses. Company updates commonly cover U.S. consumer credit trends, Credit Industry Insights Report research, credit scoring developments involving VantageScore, and demand across Credit, Marketing, Fraud, and Consumer Solutions.
News also includes financial results, international segment activity, completed acquisitions, and product launches such as TruIQ Credit Strategy Studio, TruAudience Data Marketplace offerings, Digital Business Profile, and solutions built on the OneTru technology platform. Additional recurring themes include digital fraud analysis, lender workflow tools, mortgage-market data, and governance matters.
Insurance Shopping Trends: At the end of 2021, property and auto insurance shopping decreased compared to 2020 levels. TransUnion's report highlights a 12.5% drop in auto insurance and a 3.4% decline in property insurance shopping. Rising vehicle prices and COVID-19 impacts led to this slowdown. Despite increased insurance premiums due to severe weather events, fewer consumers engaged in shopping. The housing market cooled, but millennials are expected to remain active in home buying. Future trends indicate potential growth in auto lending but continued challenges in consumer engagement.
TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Verisk Financial Services for $515 million, funded with cash on hand. This acquisition aims to enhance TransUnion’s consumer insights by combining its data with Verisk’s Argus Information & Advisory Services, providing a ‘full wallet view’ of consumer spend. Verisk Financial generated $143 million in revenue and $41 million in Adjusted EBITDA in 2021. TransUnion anticipates revenue growth acceleration post-acquisition, projecting high-single-digit growth in 2023 and low-double-digit growth in 2024. The deal is expected to close in Q2 2022.
TransUnion reported strong financial results for Q4 and FY 2021, showing a total revenue of $790 million, up 21% YoY. Net income reached $1,017 million, significantly boosted by a $982 million gain from the sale of its Healthcare business. The company plans to acquire Verisk Financial Services and aims for 9%-12% organic revenue growth in 2022. Debt reduction efforts included extinguishing $640 million in debt related to Sontiq. Adjusted EBITDA was $282 million, reflecting a 14% increase, although margins slightly decreased to 35.8%.
TransUnion is addressing the rise of unemployment insurance fraud impacting millions of Americans, particularly among younger generations. A recent study indicates that 10% of adults experienced digital fraud, with incidents higher among Gen Z (15%) and Millennials (12%). To combat this issue, TransUnion has secured a Blanket Purchase Agreement from the U.S. Department of Labor to enhance identity verification and fraud detection for state unemployment systems. Their TruValidate solution will help streamline claims processing and enhance security.
TransUnion conducted a survey via The Harris Poll revealing a significant shift towards streaming among American TV viewers. The study showed that 70% of respondents engaged with streaming services, with 82% of 18-54 year-olds participating. Viewers expressed a preference for streaming over cable/satellite for high-engagement activities, and advertisements on streaming platforms resonated more with audiences. Challenges remain in the fragmented advertising market, but the data suggests a growing importance for advertisers to adapt to this trend.
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TransUnion's Q4 2021 Credit Industry Insights Report reveals robust growth in consumer credit performance across auto, credit card, personal loans, and mortgages. Notably, credit card originations surged 63% YoY, with 20.1 million new accounts, while non-prime originations grew significantly, especially in credit cards (75% YoY increase). Personal loan balances reached an all-time high of $167 billion. Despite a slight rise in delinquency rates, these remain below pre-pandemic levels, bolstering lender confidence as the economy recovers and credit demand normalizes.
TransUnion announced the appointment of Charles E. Gottdiener to its Board of Directors, effective February 1. Gottdiener, former President and CEO of Neustar, will also serve as an Executive Advisor to CEO Chris Cartwright for two months. In addition, Venkat Achanta is promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Data & Analytics Officer. These changes follow TransUnion's acquisition of Neustar in December 2021, aiming to enhance the company's position in data and analytics capabilities and improve customer experiences in digital commerce.
TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) will release its fourth quarter financial results for the period ending December 31, 2021, on February 22, 2022, at 6:00 a.m. CT. This announcement will coincide with the filing of its 2021 Form 10-K, which will detail acquisitions of Neustar and Sontiq, along with the divestiture of its Healthcare business. A conference call is scheduled for the same day at 8:30 a.m. CT to discuss the results. The press release and live webcast will be accessible via the company’s Investor Relations website.
The three major U.S. credit reporting agencies—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion (NYSE:TRU)—are extending their provision of free weekly credit reports to consumers through the end of 2022. Amid ongoing economic challenges from the pandemic, this initiative aims to enhance financial health and enable consumers to manage their credit activity effectively. The agency CEOs stressed their commitment to assisting consumers during these difficult times, emphasizing the importance of easily tracking financial information. For more details, visit annualcreditreport.com.