For the second quarter of 2007, ChoicePoint Inc. reported a 3.3 percent increase in service revenue from continuing operations to $264.0 million, compared to $255.5 million for the second quarter of 2006. Total revenue from continuing operations was $269.4 million in the second quarter of 2007, compared to $260.6 million for the second quarter of 2006. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations ("EPS") for the second quarter of 2007 was $0.43, compared to $0.40 for the second quarter of 2006. Excluding the other operating charges detailed in the table below, EPS would have been $0.44 for the second quarter of 2007, compared to $0.43 in the second quarter of 2006.
The following table provides a reconciliation of EPS excluding other operating charges to EPS calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for the second quarter of 2007 and 2006:
