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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

 
ýQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 2016
OR
¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                     to                     
Commission File Number: 001-34480

VERISK ANALYTICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

Delaware 26-2994223
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
   
545 Washington Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ
 07310-1686
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(201) 469-2000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ý    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ý    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ý Accelerated filer ¨
       
Non-accelerated filer 
o  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 Smaller reporting company ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  ý

As of AprilJuly 29, 2016, there were 168,166,371168,970,219 shares outstanding of the registrant's Common Stock, par value $.001.
 


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Verisk Analytics, Inc.
Index to Form 10-Q
Table of Contents
 
 Page Number
  
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Exhibit 31.1 
  
Exhibit 31.2 
  
Exhibit 32.1 


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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
VERISK ANALYTICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
As of March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015
2016 2015
2016 2015    
(In thousands, except for
share and per share data)
(In thousands, except for
share and per share data)
ASSETS
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents$131,818
 $138,348
$196,402
 $138,348
Available-for-sale securities 3,472
 3,576
 3,372
 3,576
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,803 and $2,642,
respectively
 297,312
 250,947
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,137 and $2,642,
respectively
 241,326
 250,947
Prepaid expenses 30,828
 34,126
 30,870
 34,126
Income taxes receivable 8,561
 48,596
 5,748
 48,596
Other current assets 52,307
 52,913
 19,199
 52,913
Current assets held-for-sale 62,485
 76,063
 
 76,063
Total current assets 586,783
  604,569
 496,917
  604,569
Noncurrent assets:        
Fixed assets, net 341,989
 350,311
 334,631
 350,311
Intangible assets, net 1,191,470
 1,245,083
 1,104,262
 1,245,083
Goodwill 2,703,914
 2,753,026
 2,629,941
 2,753,026
Pension assets 36,188
 32,922
 39,534
 32,922
Other assets 24,558
 25,845
 119,778
 25,845
Noncurrent assets held-for-sale 574,245
  581,896
 
  581,896
Total assets$5,459,147
 $5,593,652
$4,725,063
 $5,593,652
        
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$179,671
 $222,112
$163,413
 $222,112
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt 709,143
 874,811
 2,256
 874,811
Pension and postretirement benefits, current 1,831
 1,831
 1,831
 1,831
Deferred revenues 486,551
 340,833
 431,171
 340,833
Income tax payable 7,918
 
 16,495
 
Current liabilities held-for-sale 31,765
 39,670
 
 39,670
Total current liabilities 1,416,879
  1,479,257
 615,166
  1,479,257
Noncurrent liabilities:        
Long-term debt 2,271,879
 2,270,904
 2,273,032
 2,270,904
Pension benefits 12,781
 12,971
 12,698
 12,971
Postretirement benefits 2,015
 1,981
 1,868
 1,981
Deferred income taxes, net 342,166
 329,175
 314,705
 329,175
Other liabilities 53,302
 58,360
 57,730
 58,360
Noncurrent liabilities held-for-sale 69,660
 68,993
 
 68,993
Total liabilities 4,168,682
  4,221,641
 3,275,199
  4,221,641
Commitments and contingencies 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity:        
Common stock, $.001 par value; 2,000,000,000 shares authorized; 544,003,038
shares issued and 167,980,063 and 169,424,981 outstanding, respectively
 137
 137
Common stock, $.001 par value; 2,000,000,000 shares authorized; 544,003,038
shares issued and 168,719,149 and 169,424,981 shares outstanding, respectively
 137
 137
Additional paid-in capital 2,038,747
 2,023,390
 2,071,497
 2,023,390
Treasury stock, at cost, 376,022,975 and 374,578,057 shares, respectively (2,686,007) (2,571,190)
Treasury stock, at cost, 375,283,889 and 374,578,057 shares, respectively (2,680,728) (2,571,190)
Retained earnings 2,254,365
 2,161,726
 2,516,101
 2,161,726
Accumulated other comprehensive losses (316,777)  (242,052) (457,143)  (242,052)
Total stockholders’ equity 1,290,465
  1,372,011
 1,449,864
  1,372,011
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$5,459,147
 $5,593,652
$4,725,063
 $5,593,652

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

VERISK ANALYTICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
For The Three and Six Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015
 
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
Three Months Ended March 31,2016 2015 2016 2015
2016 2015        
(In thousands, except for share and per share data)(In thousands, except for share and per share data)
Revenues$492,701
 $384,293
$498,296
 $428,599
 $990,997
 $812,892
Expenses:            
Cost of revenues (exclusive of items shown separately below) 173,277
 133,784
 178,466
 154,639
 351,743
 288,423
Selling, general and administrative 71,037
 49,714
 75,557
 82,336
 146,594
 132,050
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets 31,887
 19,388
 29,388
 22,677
 61,275
 42,065
Amortization of intangible assets 23,871
  7,455
 23,806
  22,904
  47,677
  30,359
Total expenses 300,072
  210,341
 307,217
  282,556
  607,289
  492,897
Operating income 192,629
  173,952
 191,079
  146,043
  383,708
  319,995
Other income (expense):            
Investment income (loss) and others, net 44
 (502) 846
 (259) 890
 (761)
Gain on derivative instruments 
 85,187
 
 85,187
Interest expense (32,032)  (18,262) (31,435)  (37,662)  (63,467)  (55,924)
Total other expense, net (31,988)  (18,764)
Total other income (expense), net (30,589)  47,266
  (62,577)  28,502
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 160,641
 155,188
 160,490
 193,309
 321,131
 348,497
Provision for income taxes (50,911)  (58,815) (53,754)  (34,392)  (104,665)  (93,207)
Income from continuing operations 109,730
  96,373
 106,736
  158,917
  216,466
  255,290
Discontinued operations (Note 6) 

 

Discontinued operations: 

 

    
Income from discontinued operations 1,780
 4,304
 254,745
 7,717
 256,525
 12,021
Provision for income taxes from discontinued operations (18,871)  (1,991) (99,745)  (3,314)  (118,616)  (5,305)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations (17,091) 2,313
Income from discontinued operations 155,000
 4,403
  137,909
  6,716
Net income$92,639
 $98,686
$261,736
 $163,320
 $354,375
 $262,006
Basic net income per share:            
Income from continuing operations$0.65
 $0.61
$0.64
 $0.97
 $1.29
 $1.59
(Loss) income from discontinued operations (0.10) 0.01
Income from discontinued operations 0.92
 0.02
 0.81
 0.04
Basic net income per share$0.55
 $0.62
$1.56
 $0.99
 $2.10
 $1.63
Diluted net income per share:            
Income from continuing operations$0.64
 $0.60
$0.62
 $0.95
 $1.26
 $1.55
(Loss) income from discontinued operations (0.10) 0.01
Income from discontinued operations 0.91
 0.02
 0.81
 0.04
Diluted net income per share$0.54
 $0.61
$1.53
 $0.97
 $2.07
 $1.59
Weighted average shares outstanding:            
Basic 168,453,750
  158,087,919
 168,296,318
  164,141,804
  168,375,034
  161,114,861
Diluted 171,480,884
  161,481,213
 171,218,782
  167,586,100
  171,349,833
  164,533,656



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


VERISK ANALYTICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
For The Three and Six Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015
 
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
Three Months Ended March 31,2016 2015 2016 2015
2016 2015 
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Net income$92,639
 $98,686
$261,736
 $163,320
 $354,375
 $262,006
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:    
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:        
Foreign currency translation adjustment (75,343) (220) (141,178) (4,209) (216,521) (4,429)
Unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale securities 111
 62
 92
 7
 203
 69
Pension and postretirement liability adjustment 507
  614
 720
  387
  1,227
  1,001
Total other comprehensive (loss) income (74,725)  456
Total other comprehensive loss (140,366)  (3,815)  (215,091)  (3,359)
Comprehensive income$17,914
 $99,142
$121,370
 $159,505
 $139,284
 $258,647





















The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

VERISK ANALYTICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
For The Year Ended December 31, 2015 and The ThreeSix Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2016
Common Stock
Issued
 
Par 
Value
 
Unearned
KSOP
Contributions
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Treasury
Stock
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive
Losses
 
Total
Stockholders’
Equity 
Common Stock
Issued
 
Par 
Value
 
Unearned
KSOP
Contributions
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Treasury
Stock
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive
Losses
 
Total
Stockholders’
Equity 
               
(In thousands, except for share data)(In thousands, except for share data)
Balance, January 1, 2015544,003,038
 $137
 $(161) $1,171,196
 $(2,533,764) $1,654,149
 $(80,514) $211,043
544,003,038
 $137
 $(161) $1,171,196
 $(2,533,764) $1,654,149
 $(80,514) $211,043
Net income
 
 
 
 
 507,577
 
 507,577

 
 
 
 
 507,577
 
 507,577
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 (161,538) (161,538)
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 
 
 (161,538) (161,538)
Treasury stock acquired (1,088,474 shares)
 
 
 100,000
 (120,456) 
 
 (20,456)
 
 
 100,000
 (120,456) 
 
 (20,456)
KSOP shares earned (47,686 shares reissued from
treasury stock)

 
 161
 13,588
 327
 
 
 14,076

 
 161
 13,588
 327
 
 
 14,076
Shares issued from equity offering (10,604,000 shares
reissued from treasury stock)

 
 
 651,258
 69,590
 
 
 720,848

 
 
 651,258
 69,590
 
 
 720,848
Stock options exercised, including tax benefit of $27,992
(1,739,847 shares reissued from treasury stock)

 
 
 57,503
 11,730
 
 
 69,233

 
 
 57,503
 11,730
 
 
 69,233
Restricted stock lapsed, including tax benefit of $1,238
(177,252 shares reissued from treasury stock)

 
 
 68
 1,170
 
 
 1,238

 
 
 68
 1,170
 
 
 1,238
Employee stock purchase plan (25,599 shares reissued
from treasury stock)

 
 
 1,625
 173
 
 
 1,798

 
 
 1,625
 173
 
 
 1,798
Stock based compensation
 
 
 30,116
 
 
 
 30,116

 
 
 30,116
 
 
 
 30,116
Net share settlement from restricted stock awards (32,882
shares withheld for tax settlement)

 
 
 (2,350) 
 
 
 (2,350)
 
 
 (2,350) 
 
 
 (2,350)
Other stock issuances (5,844 shares reissued from treasury
stock)

  
  
  386
  40
  
  
  426

  
  
  386
  40
  
  
  426
Balance, December 31, 2015544,003,038
  137
  
  2,023,390
  (2,571,190)  2,161,726
  (242,052) 1,372,011
544,003,038
  137
  
  2,023,390
  (2,571,190)  2,161,726
  (242,052) 1,372,011
Net income
 
 
 
 
 92,639
 
 92,639

 
 
 
 
 354,375
 
 354,375
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 (74,725) (74,725)
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 
 
 (215,091) (215,091)
Treasury stock acquired (1,663,095 shares)
 
 
 
 (116,363) 
 
 (116,363)
 
 
 
 (116,363) 
 
 (116,363)
KSOP shares issued (54,874 shares reissued from treasury stock)
 
 
 3,894
 392
 
 
 4,286
Stock options exercised, including tax benefit of $1,691
(140,440 shares reissued from treasury stock)

 
 
 5,384
 994
 
 
 6,378
Restricted stock lapsed, including tax benefit of $2
(1,638 shares reissued from treasury stock)

 
 
 (23) 12
 
 
 (11)
Employee stock purchase plan (9,257 shares reissued
from treasury stock)

 
 
 637
 66
 
 
 703
KSOP shares issued (109,316 shares reissued from treasury stock)
 
 
 7,433
 781
 
 
 8,214
Stock options exercised, including tax benefit of $9,944
(655,448 shares reissued from treasury stock)

 
 
 25,542
 4,673
 
 
 30,215
Restricted stock lapsed, including tax benefit of $1,713
(163,574 shares reissued from treasury stock)

 
 
 545
 1,168
 
 
 1,713
Employee stock purchase plan (16,390 shares reissued
from treasury stock)

 
 
 1,135
 117
 
 
 1,252
Stock based compensation
 
 
 5,547
 
 
 
 5,547

 
 
 16,423
 
 
 
 16,423
Other stock issuances (11,968 shares reissued
from treasury stock)

  
  
  (82)  82
  
  
  
Balance, March 31, 2016544,003,038
 $137
 $
 $2,038,747
 $(2,686,007) $2,254,365
 $(316,777) $1,290,465
Net share settlement of restricted stock awards (36,581
shares withheld for tax settlement)

 
 
 (2,930) 
 
 
 (2,930)
Other stock issuances (12,535 shares reissued
from treasury stock)

 
 
 (41) 86
 
 
 45
Balance, June 30, 2016544,003,038
 $137
 $
 $2,071,497
 $(2,680,728) $2,516,101
 $(457,143) $1,449,864
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

VERISK ANALYTICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
For The ThreeSix Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015
2016 2015
2016 2015 
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net income$92,639
 $98,686
$354,375
 $262,006
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets 38,874
 24,442
 68,331
 53,070
Amortization of intangible assets 29,775
 14,141
 53,581
 42,953
Amortization of debt issuance costs and original issue discount 1,128
 1,195
 2,472
 10,634
Allowance for doubtful accounts 518
 125
 1,327
 456
KSOP compensation expense 4,286
 3,821
 8,214
 7,969
Stock based compensation 5,547
 4,224
 16,468
 19,047
Realized loss on available-for-sale securities, net 190
 6
Gain on derivative instruments 
 (85,187)
Gain on sale of discontinued operations (269,385) 
Realized loss (gain) on available-for-sale securities, net 274
 (14)
Deferred income taxes 17,807
 506
 6,123
 (7,390)
(Gain) loss on disposal of fixed assets (93) 15
Loss (gain) on disposal of fixed assets, net 811
 (3)
Excess tax benefits from exercised stock options and restricted stock awards (6,570) (8,419)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:        
Accounts receivable (34,016) (6,094) 21,179
 37,981
Prepaid expenses and other assets 4,088
 2,861
 (1,503) 9,747
Income taxes 49,613
 56,951
 61,707
 11,858
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (46,156) (33,169) (26,399) (27,393)
Deferred revenues 146,477
 106,935
 92,581
 38,305
Pension and postretirement benefits (2,580) (3,264) (5,232) (7,129)
Other liabilities (4,218)  (391) 131
  (2,990)
Net cash provided by operating activities 303,879
  270,990
 378,485
  355,501
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $0 and $232, respectively 
 (405)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $1,034 and $35,398, respectively (6,200) (2,811,759)
Purchase of non-controlling interest in non-public companies 
 (101) 
 (101)
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations 719,374
 
Escrow funding associated with acquisition 
 (78,694)
Proceeds from the settlement of derivative instruments 
 85,187
Capital expenditures (30,763) (24,760) (62,231) (60,092)
Purchases of available-for-sale securities (3) (8) (25) (29)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities 96
 49
 283
 230
Other investing activities, net (620) 
 (620) 
Net cash used in investing activities (31,290)  (25,225)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 650,581
  (2,865,258)
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Repayments of short-term debt, net (165,000) (130,000)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of original issue discount 
 1,243,966
(Repayment) proceeds of short-term debt, net (870,000) 30,000
Proceeds from issuance of short-term debt with original maturities greater than
three months
 
 830,000
Repayment of current portion of long-term debt 
 (170,000)
Repayment of long-term debt 
 (50,000)
Payment of debt issuance costs 
 (9,100) 
 (23,053)
Repurchases of common stock (116,363) 
 (116,363) 
Excess tax benefits from exercised stock options and restricted stock awards 6,570
 8,419
Proceeds from stock options exercised 4,727
 8,336
 16,326
 18,103
Proceeds from issuance of stock as part of a public offering 
 720,848
Net share settlement of restricted stock awards (2,930) (2,350)
Other financing activities, net (1,169)  (1,293) (3,536)  (2,569)
Net cash used in financing activities (277,805)  (132,057)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (969,933)  2,603,364
Effect of exchange rate changes (1,314)  (220) (1,079)  12,525
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (6,530) 113,488
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 58,054
 106,132
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 138,348
  39,359
 138,348
  39,359
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$131,818
 $152,847
$196,402
 $145,491
Supplemental disclosures:        
Taxes paid$2,780
 $3,258
$149,597
 $87,914
Interest paid$17,517
 $17,328
$62,902
 $37,977
Noncash investing and financing activities:        
Promissory note received for sale of discontinued operations
$82,900
 $
Equity interest received for sale of discontinued operations
$8,400
 $
Deferred tax liability established on date of acquisition$293
 $258,976
Tenant improvement included in other liabilities$34
 $
$34
 $448
Capital lease obligations$347
 $416
$637
 $905
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities$1,681
 $856
$1,629
 $4,658
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

VERISK ANALYTICS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
1. Organization:
Verisk Analytics, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (“Verisk” or the “Company”) enable risk-bearing businesses to better understand and manage their risks. The Company provides its customers proprietary data that, combined with analytic methods, create embedded decision support solutions. The Company is one of the largest aggregators and providers of data pertaining to property and casualty (“P&C”) insurance risks in the United States of America (“U.S.”). The Company offers predictive analytics and decision support solutions to customers in rating, underwriting, claims, catastrophe and weather risk, global risk analytics, natural resources intelligence, economic forecasting, and many other fields.
Verisk was established to serve as the parent holding company of Insurance Services Office, Inc. (“ISO”) upon completion of the initial public offering ("IPO"), which occurred on October 9, 2009. ISO was formed in 1971 as an advisory and rating organization for the P&C insurance industry to provide statistical and actuarial services, to develop insurance programs and to assist insurance companies in meeting state regulatory requirements. For over the past decade, the Company has broadened its data assets, entered new markets, placed a greater emphasis on analytics, and pursued strategic acquisitions. Verisk trades under the ticker symbol “VRSK” on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.
2. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with these accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates include acquisition purchase price allocations, the fair value of goodwill, the realization of deferred tax assets and liabilities, fair value of stock based compensation, assets and liabilities for pension and postretirement benefits, and the estimate for the allowance for doubtful accounts. Actual results may ultimately differ from those estimates. Certain reclassifications have been made related to the debt disclosure within the condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes to conform to the respective 2016 presentation in connection with the adoption of Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs ("ASU No. 2015-03"). As ofOn March 31, 2016, the Company's healthcare business qualified as assets held-for-sale. Accordingly, the respective assets and liabilities have been classified as held-for-sale in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. In addition, theThe Company's healthcare business was sold on June 1, 2016. The results of operations forand the gain on sale of the Company's healthcare business are reported as a discontinued operation for the periods presented herein (See Note 6).
The condensed consolidated financial statements as of March 31,June 30, 2016 and for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring items, to present fairly the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows. The operating results for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 have been prepared on the same basis as and should be read in conjunction with the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Company believes the disclosures made are adequate to keep the information presented from being misleading.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-03. The amendments in this update require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The Company adopted the guidance on January 1, 2016 and as a result, debt issuance costs of $22,275 were reclassified from "Other assets" to "Long-term debt" on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-05, Customer's Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement ("ASU No. 2015-05"). This guidance is intended to help entities evaluate the accounting for fees paid by a customer in a cloud computing arrangement, primarily to determine whether the arrangement includes a sale or license of software. ASU No. 2015-05 is effective for annual periods, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. The

Company adopted the guidance during the three months ended March 31,on January 1, 2016. The adoption of ASU No. 2015-05 did not have a material impact on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments ("ASU No. 2015-16"). ASU No. 2015-16 requires, for business combinations, that the acquirer record, in the same period's financial statements, the effect on earnings of changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income effects, if any, as a result of the change to the provisional amounts, calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. The Company adopted the guidance on January 1, 2016. Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the results of operations or financial position (see Note 5).

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“ASU No. 2016-01”). The amendments in this update require all equity investments to be measured at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized through net income (other than those accounted for under equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee). The amendments allow equity investments that do not have readily determinable fair values to be remeasured at fair value either upon occurrence of an observable price change or upon identification of an impairment. The amendments in ASU No. 2016-01 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For amendments applicable to the Company, early adoption is not permitted. The Company will conform to ASC No. 2016-01 in the condensed consolidated financial statements in future periods.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases ("ASU No. 2016-02"). This ASU amends the existing accounting considerations and treatments for leases through the creation of Topic 842, Leases, to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about lease arrangements. The amendments in ASU No. 2016-02 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application of the amendments is permitted for all entities. The Company has decided not to early adopt ASU No. 2016-02 and is currently evaluating the impact the amendments may have on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-07, Equity Method and Joint Ventures (“ASU No. 2016-07”).  The amendments in the update eliminate the requirement that an entity retroactively adopt the equity method of accounting if an investment qualifies for use of the equity method as a result of an increase in the level of ownership or degree of influence.  The amendments require that the equity method investor add the cost of acquiring the additional interest in the investee to the current basis of the investor’s previously held interest and adopt the equity method of account as of the date the investment becomes qualified for equity method accounting.  The amendments in ASU No. 2016-07 are effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016.  Early adoption is permitted. The Company has not elected to early adopt.  The adoption of ASU No. 2016-07 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, Principal Versus Agent Considerations (“ASU No. 2016-08”). The amendments to this update are intended to improve the operability and understandability of the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. The amendments in ASU No. 2016-08 are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. Earlier application is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The Company is currently evaluating ASU No. 2016-08 and has not determined the impact this standard may have on its financial statements nor decided upon the method of adoption.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (“ASU No. 2016-09”). The objective of this update is to simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The amendments in ASU No. 2016-09 are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted for any entity in any interim or annual period. The Company has not elected to early adopt. The Company is currently evaluating ASU No. 2016-09 and has not determined the impact this amendment may have on its financial statements.
In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing (“ASU No. 2016-10”). The amendments in this update clarify the following two aspects of Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 606 ("ASC 606"), Revenue From Contracts With Customers: identifying performance obligations and the licensing implementation guidance, while retaining the related principles for those areas. The amendments in ASU No. 2016-10 are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. Earlier application is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The Company is currently evaluating ASU No. 2016-10 and has not determined the impact this standard may have on its financial statements nor decided upon the method of adoption.

In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-11, Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of Accounting Standards Updates 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the March 3, 2016 EITF Meeting (SEC Update) ("ASU No. 2016-11"). Specifically, registrants should not rely on the following SEC Staff Observer comments upon adoption of ASC 606: a. Revenue and Expense Recognition for Freight Services in Process, b. Accounting for Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs, c. Accounting for Consideration Given by a Vendor to a Customer, and d. Accounting for Gas-Balancing Arrangements. The adoption of ASU No. 2016-11 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-12, Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients ("ASU No. 2016-12"). ASU No. 2016-12 does not change the core principle of the guidance in ASC 606. Rather, this update affects only the narrow scope improvements to the guidance on collectability, noncash consideration, and completed contracts at transition. The effective date and transition requirements for ASU 2016-12 are the same as the effective date and transition requirements for ASC 606. The adoption of ASU No. 2016-12 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU No. 2016-13"). Financial assets measured at amortized cost basis, including but not limited to loans, debt securities and trade receivables , that have the contractual right to receive cash are within the scope of this guidance. Under ASU No. 2016-13, these financial assets should be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The income statement should reflect the measurement of credit losses that have taken place during the period. The amendments in ASU No. 2016-13 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Earlier adoption is permitted. The Company has decided not to early adopt ASU No. 2016-13. The adoption of ASU No. 2016-13 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
3. Investments:
Available-for-sale securities consisted of the following: 
Adjusted Cost 
Gross Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 Fair ValueAdjusted Cost 
Gross Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 Fair Value
March 31, 2016      
June 30, 2016      
Registered investment companies$3,339
 $133
 $3,472
$3,090
 $282
 $3,372
December 31, 2015            
Registered investment companies$3,622
 $(46) $3,576
$3,622
 $(46) $3,576
In addition to the available-for-sale securities above, the Company has equity investments in non-public companies in which the Company acquired non-controlling interests and for which no readily determinable market value exists. These securities were accounted for under the cost method in accordance with ASC 323-10-25, The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock("ASC 323-10-25"). At March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the carrying value of such securities was $16,887 and $8,487, respectively, and has been included in “Other assets” in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
4. Fair Value Measurements:
Certain assets and liabilities of the Company are reported at fair value in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. To increase consistency and comparability of assets and liabilities recorded at fair value, ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements (“ASC 820-10”), established a three-level fair value hierarchy to prioritize the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. ASC 820-10 requires disclosures detailing the extent to which companies measure assets and liabilities at fair value, the methods and assumptions used to measure fair value and the effect of fair value measurements on earnings. In accordance with ASC 820-10, the Company applied the following fair value hierarchy: 
Level 1 - 
Assets or liabilities for which the identical item is traded on an active exchange, such as publicly-traded
   instruments.
   
Level 2 - Assets and liabilities valued based on observable market data for similar instruments.
   
Level 3 - 
Assets or liabilities for which significant valuation assumptions are not readily observable in the market;
   instruments valued based on the best available data, some of which are internally-developed, and considers
   risk premiums that market participants would require.
The fair values of cash and cash equivalents (other than money-market funds, which are recorded on a reported net asset value basis disclosed below), accounts receivable, securities accounted for under ASC 323-10-25, accounts payable and accrued

liabilities, fees received in advance,deferred revenues, and short-term debt approximate their carrying amounts because of the short-term nature of these instruments.
The following table summarizes fair value measurements by level for cash equivalents and registered investment companies that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
Quoted Prices
in Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
Quoted Prices
in Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
March 31, 2016  
June 30, 2016  
Registered investment companies (1)$3,472
$3,372
December 31, 2015    
Registered investment companies (1)$3,576
$3,576
______________________
(1) Registered investment companies are classified as available-for-sale securities and are valued using quoted prices in active markets multiplied by the number of shares owned.

The Company has not elected to carry its long-term debt at fair value. The carrying value of the long-term debt represents amortized cost. The Company assesses the fair value of its long-term debt based on quoted market prices if available, and if not, an estimate of interest rates available to the Company for debt with similar features, the Company’s current credit rating and spreads applicable to the Company. The fair value of the long-term debt would be a Level 2 liability if the long-term debt was measured at fair value on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The following table summarizes the carrying value and estimated fair value of the long-term debt as of March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively: 
2016 2015 2016 2015
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Fair Value Hierarchy 
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Financial instrument not carried at fair value:                
Subordinated promissory note receivableLevel 2 $83,078
 $82,900
 $
 $
Long-term debt excluding capitalized
leases
$2,274,955
 $2,390,542
 $2,274,144
 $2,328,134
Level 2 $2,275,767
 $2,462,613
 $2,274,144
 $2,328,134
5. Acquisitions:
2016 Acquisition
On April 14, 2016, the Company acquired 100 percent of the stock of Risk Intelligence Ireland ("RII"), a leading provider of fraud detection, compliance, risk control, and process automation services to the Irish insurance industry, for a net cash purchase price of $6,200. RII enhances the ability of the Company's Risk Assessment segment to serve the international insurance market. The allocations of the purchase price will be finalized once all information is obtained, but not to exceed one year from the acquisition date.
2015 Acquisitions
On May 19, 2015, the Company acquired 100 percent of the stock of Wood Mackenzie Limited ("Wood Mackenzie") for a net cash purchase price of $2,889,629, including $78,694 of an indemnity escrow, which the Company financed through a combination of debt and equity offerings, borrowings under the Company's credit facility, and cash on hand. Due to the fact that a portion of the purchase price was funded in pounds sterling and the remainder in U.S. dollars, the Company entered into a foreign currency hedging instrument to purchase pounds sterling. The Company recorded a gain on the hedge of $85,187 for the yearthree and six months ended December 31,June 30, 2015. The proceeds from the gain were utilized to partially fund the acquisition of Wood Mackenzie. Wood Mackenzie is a global provider of data analytics and commercial intelligence for the energy, chemicals, metals and mining verticals. This acquisition advances the Company’s strategy to expand internationally and positions the Company in the global energy market. Wood Mackenzie is included in the energy and specialized markets vertical, formerly named the specialized markets vertical, of the Decision Analytics segment.

As of June 30, 2016, the Company finalized the purchase accounting for the acquisition of Wood Mackenzie. The final purchase price allocations of the acquisition resulted in the following:

Wood Mackenzie
Cash and cash equivalents$35,398
Accounts receivable
80,307
Current assets
97,397
Fixed assets
71,929
Intangible assets
1,111,950
Goodwill and other
2,002,418
Other assets
1,993
Total assets acquired
3,401,392
Current liabilities
121,996
Deferred revenues
142,457
Deferred income taxes, net
204,289
Other liabilities
7,623
Total liabilities assumed
476,365
Net assets acquired
2,925,027
Cash acquired
(35,398)
Net cash purchase price$2,889,629
The impact of finalization of the purchase accounting for Wood Mackenzie was not material to the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.
The Company determined the fair values of the assets and liabilities of Wood Mackenzie with the assistance of valuations performed by third party specialists, discounted cash flow analysis and estimates made by management. The final amounts assigned to intangible assets by type for the Wood Mackenzie acquisition are summarized in the table below:
  Weighted Average Useful Life Total
Technology-related 7 years $104,663
Marketing-related 20 years  232,935
Customer-related 15 years  278,106
Database-related 20 years  496,246
Total intangible assets   $1,111,950


Supplemental information on an unaudited pro forma basis is presented below as if the acquisition of Wood Mackenzie occurred at the beginning of 2015. The pro forma information for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 presented below is based on estimates and assumptions, which the Company believes to be reasonable but not necessarily indicative of the condensed consolidated financial position or results of operations in future periods or the results that actually would have been realized had this acquisition been completed at the beginning of 2015. The unaudited pro forma information includes intangible asset amortization charges and incremental borrowing costs as a result of the acquisition, net of related tax, estimated using the Company’s effective tax rate for continuing operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015:

Three Months Ended 
 June 30, 2015
 Six Months Ended 
 June 30, 2015
 (unaudited)
Pro forma revenues$477,561

$952,606
Pro forma income from continuing operations$140,378

$255,129
Pro forma basic income from continuing operations per share$0.86

$1.58
Pro forma diluted income from continuing operations per share$0.84

$1.55
On November 6, 2015, the Company acquired 100 percent of the stock of Infield Systems Limited ("Infield"). Infield is a provider of business intelligence, analysis, and research to the oil, gas, and associated marine industries. Infield has become part of Wood Mackenzie and continues to provide services to enhance Wood Mackenzie's upstream and supply chain capabilities in the Decision Analytics segment. The Company paid a net cash purchase price of $13,804.
On November 20, 2015, the Company acquired 100 percent of the stock of The PCI Group ("PCI"). PCI is a consortium of five specialist companies that offer integrated data and subscriptions research in the chemicals, fibers, films, and plastics sectors. PCI has become part of Wood Mackenzie a Verisk Analytics business, and continues to provide services to enhance Wood Mackenzie's chemicals capabilities in the Decision Analytics segment. The Company paid a net cash purchase price of $37,387.

SupplementalThe preliminary allocations of the purchase prices for the acquisitions of Infield and PCI are subject to revisions as additional information on an unaudited pro forma basis is presented belowobtained about the facts and circumstances that existed as ifof the acquisition of Wood Mackenzie occurred at the beginning of 2015.dates. The pro forma information for the three months ended March 31, 2015 presented below is basedrevisions may have a significant impact on estimates and assumptions, which the Company believes to be reasonable but not necessarily indicative of the condensed consolidated financial position or results of operations in future periods or the results that actually would have been realized had this acquisition been completed at the beginning of 2015.statements. The unaudited pro forma information includes intangible asset amortization charges and incremental borrowing costs as a resultallocations of the purchase prices will be finalized once all information is obtained, but not to exceed one year from the acquisition netdates. The primary areas of relatedthe purchase price allocations that are not yet finalized relate to fixed assets and operating leases, income and non-income taxes, deferred revenues, the valuation of intangible assets acquired, and residual goodwill.

The goodwill associated with the stock purchases of Wood Mackenzie, Infield and PCI is not deductible for tax estimated usingpurposes. For the Company’s effective tax rate for continuing operations for the threesix months ended March 31:
 2015
 (unaudited)
Pro forma revenues$475,045
Pro forma income from continuing operations$114,751
Pro forma basic income from continuing operations per share$0.73
Pro forma diluted income from continuing operations per share$0.71
June 30, 2015, the Company incurred transaction costs related to the Wood Mackenzie acquisition of $26,617 included within "Selling, general and administrative" expenses and $13,336 included within "Interest expense" in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Acquisition Escrows

Pursuant to the related acquisition agreements, the Company has funded various escrow accounts to satisfy pre-acquisition indemnity and tax claims arising subsequent to the acquisition date, as well as a portion of the contingent payments. At March 31,

June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the current portion of the escrows amounted to $40,678$4,856 and $38,656, and the noncurrent portion of the escrows amounted to $718$0 and $4,591, respectively. The current and noncurrent portions of the escrows have been included in “Other current assets” and "Other assets" in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, respectively.
6. Discontinued Operations:

During the first quarter ofOn June 1, 2016, the Company formally approvedsold 100 percent of the plan to sellstock of its healthcare business, Verisk Health. This representsHealth ("Verisk Health"), in exchange for a strategic shift inpurchase price that consisted of $719,374 of cash consideration after a working capital adjustment of $626, a subordinated promissory note with a face value of $100,000 and an eight year maturity (the "Note"), and other contingent consideration (collectively, the Company's operations and will have a major effect in the Company's financial results."Sale"). The Company has determined to explore alternative uses for shareholder capital that are more closely aligned with its strategy and global ambitions. The Company expectsrecognized income from the sale of Verisk Health, previously included within the Decision Analytics segment, to occur within one year. The decision to sell the healthcare business met the criteria for assets held-for-sale, as well as reporting as a discontinued operation, net of tax, of $155,000 and therefore, has been segregated from continuing operations.$137,909 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively. Results of operations for the healthcare business are reported as a discontinued operation for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and for all prior periods presented.

The Note has a stated interest rate of 9.0% per annum, increasing to 11.0% per annum at the earlier of specified refinancings or acquisitions, or the fourth anniversary of the closing of the Sale. Interest shall accrue from the closing date and on each anniversary of the Sale until the Note is paid in full on the unpaid principal amount of the Note outstanding at the interest rate in effect (computed

on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months). On each anniversary of the Sale, accrued interest shall be paid in kind by adding the amount of such accrued interest to the outstanding principal amount of the Note. The issuer of the Note may, at its option at any time prior to the maturity date, prepay any, or all, of the principal amount of the Note, plus accrued but unpaid interest as of the elected prepayment date, without any premium or penalty. There is a mandatory prepayment of the Note as a result of (i) the proceeds of a specified dividend recapitalization received by the issuer, (ii) the consummation of a change of control of the issuer, or (iii) the sale, transfer or other disposition by the parent of the issuer of more than 10.0% of the capital stock of the issuer. As of June 30, 2016, the Company had a receivable of $83,078 outstanding under the Note. The fair value of the Note is based on management estimates with the assistance of valuations performed by third party specialists, discounted cash flow analysis based on current market conditions and assumptions that the Note would be paid in full at maturity, including accrued interest, with no prepayment election.

The Company also received a 10.0% interest in the issuer's stock, the exercise value of which will be contingent on the parent of the issuer realizing a specified rate of return on its investment. As of June 30, 2016, the Company had an equity investment of $8,400 related to such interest accounted for in accordance with ASC 323-10-25. The value of the equity investment is based on management estimates with the assistance of valuations performed by third party specialists. Refer to Note 3. Investments for further discussion.

The following table summarizes the results from the discontinued operation for the three and six months ended March 31:June 30:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2016
2015
Revenues from discontinued operations$69,151
 $75,104
Expenses: 

  
Cost of revenues (exclusive of items shown separately below) 44,479
  50,432
Selling, general and administrative 10,111
  8,592
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets 6,987
  5,054
Amortization of intangible assets 5,904
  6,686
Total expenses 67,481
  70,764
Operating income 1,670
  4,340
Other income (expense): 

  
Investment income and others, net 110
  (36)
Total other income (expense) 110
  (36)
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes 1,780
 
4,304
Provision for income taxes (1) (18,871)  (1,991)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax$(17,091) $2,313

(1) Included in the provision for income taxes, for the three months ended March 31, 2016, is a charge of $18,195 primarily resulting from the recognition of a deferred tax liability of $17,645 associated with the estimated stock basis difference in Verisk Health.
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2016
2015 2016
2015
Revenues from discontinued operations$43,173
 $69,051
 $112,323

$144,155
Expenses: 

  
      
Cost of revenues (exclusive of items shown
separately below)
 31,399
  40,557
  75,878
  90,989
Selling, general and administrative 26,448
  8,956
  36,559
  17,548
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets 70
  5,951
  7,056
  11,005
Amortization of intangible assets 
  5,908
  5,904
  12,594
Total expenses 57,917
  61,372
  125,397
  132,136
Operating income (14,744)  7,679
  (13,074)  12,019
Other income (expense): 

  
      
Gain on sale 269,385
  
  269,385
  
Investment income and others, net 104
  38
  214
  2
Total other income 269,489
  38
  269,599
  2
Income from discontinued operations before
income taxes
 254,745
 
7,717
 
256,525


12,021
Provision for income taxes (including tax on
gain of $118,019)
 (99,745)  (3,314) 
(118,616)

(5,305)
Income from discontinued
operations, net of tax
$155,000
 $4,403
 $137,909

$6,716




The following table summarizes the assets held-for-sale and the liabilities held-for-sale as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015December 31, 2015
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,456 and $2,428, respectively$55,979
 $69,152
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,428$69,152
Prepaid expenses
6,104
 
6,615

6,615
Income tax receivable
368
 
257

257
Other current assets
34
 
39

39
Total current assets held-for-sale$62,485
 $76,063
$76,063



 
 
 
Fixed assets, net$66,243
 $67,857
$67,857
Intangible assets, net
125,759
 
131,662

131,662
Goodwill
381,800
 
381,800

381,800
Other assets
443
 
577

577
Total noncurrent assets held-for-sale$574,245
 $581,896
$581,896



 
 
 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$15,305
 $23,552
$23,552
Deferred revenues
16,382
 
16,118

16,118
Income tax payable
78
 

Total current liabilities held-for-sale$31,765
 $39,670
$39,670



 
 
 
Deferred income taxes, net$67,255
 $67,255
$67,255
Other liabilities
2,405
 
1,738

1,738
Total noncurrent liabilities held-for-sale$69,660
 $68,993
$68,993

Net cash provided by operating activities and net cash used in investing activities from the discontinued operation orfor the threesix months ended March 31June 30 are presented below:


Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended June 30,
2016
20152016
2015
Net cash provided by operating activities$22,118

$36,636
$21,443

$54,017
Net cash used in investing activities$(5,496)
$(4,173)$(10,649)
$(10,800)

The Company has also entered into a transitional service agreement ("TSA") with the buyer of Verisk Health. Under the TSA, the Company provides various services for terms generally up to 12 months and receives a level of cost reimbursement from the buyer.
7. Goodwill and Intangible Assets:
The following is a summary of the change in goodwill from December 31, 2015 through March 31,June 30, 2016, both in total and as allocated to the Company’s operating segments:
Risk
Assessment
 
Decision
Analytics
 Total
Risk
Assessment
 
Decision
Analytics
 Total
Goodwill at December 31, 2015 (1)$55,555
 $2,697,471
 $2,753,026
$55,555
 $2,697,471
 $2,753,026
Current year acquisition 4,639
 
 4,639
Purchase accounting reclassification 
 8,641
 8,641
Foreign currency translation 
  (49,112)  (49,112) (66)  (136,299)  (136,365)
Goodwill at March 31, 2016 (1)$55,555
 $2,648,359
 $2,703,914
Goodwill at June 30, 2016 (1)$60,128
 $2,569,813
 $2,629,941
______________________
(1)TheseThe balances at December 31, 2015 are net of the reclassification of goodwill to noncurrent assets held-for-sale of $381,800. Refer to Note 6. Discontinued Operations for further discussion.
Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are subject to impairment testing annually as of June 30, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be fully recoverable. Goodwill impairment testing compares the carrying value of each reporting unit to its fair value. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the net assets, including goodwill assigned to that reporting unit, goodwill is not impaired. If the carrying value of the reporting unit’s net assets including goodwill exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, then the Company will determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, then an

impairment loss is recorded for the difference between the carrying amount and the implied fair value of goodwill. The Company completed the required annual impairment test as of June 30, 2015,2016, and concluded that there was no impairment of goodwill.


The Company’s intangible assets and related accumulated amortization consisted of the following: 
Weighted
Average
Useful Life
 Cost 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
Weighted
Average
Useful Life
 Cost 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
March 31, 2016      
June 30, 2016      
Technology-based7 years $324,219
 $(181,421) $142,798
7 years $318,501
 $(186,321) $132,180
Marketing-related18 years 252,673
 (40,726) 211,947
18 years 238,075
 (42,932) 195,143
Contract-based6 years 4,996
 (4,996) 
6 years 4,996
 (4,996) 
Customer-related14 years 505,693
 (105,464) 400,229
14 years 488,605
 (113,093) 375,512
Database-related20 years 456,563
 (20,067) 436,496
20 years 425,488
 (24,061) 401,427
Total intangible assets $1,544,144
 $(352,674) $1,191,470
 $1,475,665
 $(371,403) $1,104,262
December 31, 2015            
Technology-based7 years $327,767
 $(175,746) $152,021
7 years $327,767
 $(175,746) $152,021
Marketing-related18 years 259,158
 (37,798) 221,360
18 years 259,158
 (37,798) 221,360
Contract-based6 years 4,996
 (4,996) 
6 years 4,996
 (4,996) 
Customer-related14 years 512,632
 (96,549) 416,083
14 years 512,632
 (96,549) 416,083
Database-related20 years  470,367
  (14,748)  455,619
20 years  470,367
  (14,748)  455,619
Total intangible assets $1,574,920
 $(329,837) $1,245,083
 $1,574,920
 $(329,837) $1,245,083
Amortization expense related to intangible assets for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015 was $23,871$23,806 and $7,455,$22,904, respectively. Amortization expense related to intangible assets for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 was $47,677 and $30,359, respectively. Estimated amortization expense for the remainder of 2016 and the years through 2021 and thereafter for intangible assets subject to amortization is as follows:
YearAmountAmount
2016$71,352
$45,410
2017 94,709
 90,393
2018 94,577
 90,260
2019 94,043
 89,727
2020 93,363
 89,047
2021 and thereafter 743,426
 699,425
$1,191,470
$1,104,262
8. Income Taxes:
The Company’s effective tax rate for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 was 33.49% and 32.59% , respectively, compared to the effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was 31.69%of 17.79% and 37.90% , respectively.26.75%. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 is lowerhigher than the March 31,June 30, 2015 effective tax rate primarily due to non-recurring tax benefits related to the Wood Mackenzie acquisition.acquisition in 2015. The difference between statutory tax rates and the Company’s effective tax rate is primarily attributable to state taxes and tax benefits related to the Wood Mackenzie acquisition.

9. Debt:
The following table presents short-term and long-term debt by issuance as of March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015: 
Issuance
Date
 
Maturity
Date
 2016 2015
Issuance
Date
 
Maturity
Date
 2016 2015
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt:        
Syndicated revolving credit facilityVarious Various $705,000
 $870,000
Various Various $
 $870,000
Capital lease obligationsVarious Various  4,143
  4,811
Various Various  2,256
  4,811
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term
debt
  709,143
  874,811
  2,256
  874,811
Long-term debt:        
Senior notes:        
4.000% senior notes, less unamortized discount
and debt issuance costs of $11,309 and
$11,619, respectively
5/15/2015
6/15/2025 888,691
 888,381
5.500% senior notes, less unamortized discount
and debt issuance costs of $5,182 and $5,226,
respectively
5/15/2015
6/15/2045 344,818
 344,774
4.125% senior notes, less unamortized discount
and debt issuance costs of $3,963 and $4,117,
respectively
9/12/2012 9/12/2022 346,037
 345,883
4.875% senior notes, less unamortized discount
and debt issuance costs of $1,836 and $2,002, respectively
12/8/2011 1/15/2019 248,164
 247,998
5.800% senior notes, less unamortized discount
and debt issuance costs of $2,755 and $2,892,
respectively
4/6/2011
5/1/2021 447,245
 447,108
4.000% senior notes, less unamortized discount
and debt issuance costs of $10,999 and
$11,619, respectively
5/15/2015
6/15/2025 889,001
 888,381
5.500% senior notes, less unamortized discount
and debt issuance costs of $5,138 and $5,226,
respectively
5/15/2015
6/15/2045 344,862
 344,774
4.125% senior notes, less unamortized discount
and debt issuance costs of $3,809 and $4,117,
respectively
9/12/2012 9/12/2022 346,191
 345,883
4.875% senior notes, less unamortized discount
and debt issuance costs of $1,670 and $2,002,
respectively
12/8/2011 1/15/2019 248,330
 247,998
5.800% senior notes, less unamortized discount
and debt issuance costs of $2,617 and $2,892,
respectively
4/6/2011
5/1/2021 447,383
 447,108
Capital lease obligationsVarious Various 2,164
 2,317
Various Various 1,973
 2,317
Syndicated revolving credit facility debt issuance
costs
Various
Various  (5,240)  (5,557)Various
Various  (4,708)  (5,557)
Long-term debt  2,271,879
  2,270,904
  2,273,032
  2,270,904
Total debt $2,981,022
 $3,145,715
 $2,275,288
 $3,145,715
As of March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had senior notes with an aggregate principal amount of $2,300,000 outstanding and was in compliance with their financial debt covenants.
As of March 31,June 30, 2016, the Company had a borrowing capacity of $1,750,000$1,500,000 under the committed senior unsecured Syndicated Revolving Credit Facility (the "Credit Facility") with Bank of America N.A., JP Morgan Chase, N.A., Sun Trust Bank, Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Citizens Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., HSBC Bank USA, N.A., Royal Bank of Canada, BNP Paribas, TD Bank, N.A., The Northern Trust Company, and Capital One N.A. The Credit Facility may be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital needs and capital expenditures, acquisitions and the share repurchase program (the "Repurchase Program"). The Company was in compliance with all financial debt covenants under the Credit Facility as of March 31,June 30, 2016. As of March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility of $705,000$0 and $870,000, respectively. In AprilDuring the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company repaidutilized a total of $25,000portion of the $705,000proceeds from the sale of Verisk Health and cash flows from operations to repay the outstanding borrowings at March 31, 2016 under the Credit Facility. On May 26, 2016, the Company entered into the Second Amendment to the Credit Facility, which reduced the borrowing capacity from $1,750,000 to $1,500,000 and amended the pricing grid.
10. Stockholders’ Equity:
The Company has 2,000,000,000 shares of authorized common stock. The common shares have rights to any dividend declared by the board of directors (the "Board"), subject to any preferential or other rights of any outstanding preferred stock, and voting rights to elect all twelve members of the Board.
The Company has 80,000,000 shares of authorized preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share. The preferred shares have preferential rights over the common shares with respect to dividends and net distribution upon liquidation. The Company did not issue any preferred shares as of March 31,June 30, 2016.


Share Repurchase Program

Since the introduction of the Repurchase Program as a feature of the Company's capital management strategies in 2010, the Company has authorized repurchases of up to $2,300,000 of its common stock and has repurchased shares with an aggregate value of $1,947,011. The Company repurchased 1,663,095 shares of common stock with an aggregate value of $116,363 during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016. As of March 31,June 30, 2016, the Company had $352,989 available to repurchase shares. The Company has no obligation to repurchase stock under this program and intends to use this authorization as a means of offsetting dilution from the issuance of shares under the KSOP, the Verisk 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2013 Incentive Plan”), the Verisk 2009 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2009 Incentive Plan”), and the ISO 1996 Incentive Plan (the “1996 Incentive Plan”), while providing flexibility to repurchase additional shares if warranted. This authorization has no expiration date and may be increased, reduced, suspended, or terminated at any time. Shares that are repurchased under the Repurchase Program will be recorded as treasury stock and will be available for future issuance.

Treasury Stock

As of March 31,June 30, 2016, the Company’s treasury stock consisted of 376,022,975375,283,889 shares of common stock. During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016, the Company reissued 218,177957,263 shares of common stock from the treasury shares at a weighted average price of $7.09$7.13 per share.

Earnings Per Share (“EPS”)

Basic EPS is computed by dividing income from continuing operations, income from discontinued operations and net income, respectively, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The computation of diluted EPS is similar to the computation of basic EPS except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding, using the treasury stock method, if the dilutive potential common shares, including stock options, nonvested restricted stock, and nonvested restricted stock units, had been issued.
The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted EPS computations for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2016 20152016 2015 2016 2015
Numerator used in basic and diluted EPS:            
Income from continuing operations$109,730
 $96,373
$106,736
 $158,917
 $216,466
 $255,290
(Loss) income from discontinued operations (Note 6) (17,091)  2,313
Income from discontinued operations (Note 6) 155,000
  4,403
  137,909
  6,716
Net income$92,639
 $98,686
$261,736
 $163,320
 $354,375
 $262,006
Denominator:            
Weighted average number of common shares used in basic EPS 168,453,750
 158,087,919
 168,296,318
 164,141,804
 168,375,034
 161,114,861
Effect of dilutive shares:       
   
Potential common shares issuable from stock options and stock awards 3,027,134
  3,393,294
 2,922,464
  3,444,296
  2,974,799
  3,418,795
Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common
shares used in diluted EPS
 171,480,884
  161,481,213
 171,218,782
  167,586,100
  171,349,833
  164,533,656
The potential shares of common stock that were excluded from diluted EPS were 1,674,4842,757,489 and 1,6041,784,103 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015, and 2,215,987 and 892,981 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, because the effect of including these potential shares was anti-dilutive.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Losses
The following is a summary of accumulated other comprehensive losses as of March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:
2016
20152016
2015
Foreign currency translation adjustment$(241,171) $(165,828)$(382,349) $(165,828)
Unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax 114
 3
 206
 3
Pension and postretirement adjustment, net of tax (75,720)  (76,227) (75,000)  (76,227)
Accumulated other comprehensive losses$(316,777) $(242,052)$(457,143) $(242,052)

The before tax and after tax amounts of other comprehensive income for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015 are summarized below:

Before Tax
Tax Benefit 
(Expense)

After TaxBefore Tax
Tax Benefit 
(Expense)

After Tax
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016





For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2016







Foreign currency translation adjustment$(75,343)
$

$(75,343)$(141,178)
$

$(141,178)
Unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale securities before
reclassifications

369

(141)
228

(315)

120


(195)
Amount reclassified from accumulated other
comprehensive losses (1)

(190)

73


(117)
464


(177)

287
Unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale securities
179


(68)

111
Unrealized holding loss on available-for-sale securities
149


(57)

92
Pension and postretirement adjustment before reclassifications
1,725

(673)
1,052

1,807


(544)

1,263
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service benefit
reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive losses
(2)

(883)

338


(545)
(883)

340


(543)
Pension and postretirement adjustment
842


(335)

507

924


(204)

720
Total other comprehensive loss$(74,322)
$(403)
$(74,725)$(140,105)
$(261)
$(140,366)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015





For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015







Foreign currency translation adjustment$(220)
$

$(220)$(4,209)
$

$(4,209)
Unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale securities before
reclassifications

105

(40)
65

(8)

3


(5)
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive
losses (1)

(5)

2


(3)
19


(7)

12
Unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale securities
100


(38)

62
Unrealized holding loss on available-for-sale securities
11


(4)

7
Pension and postretirement adjustment before reclassifications
1,828

(651)
1,177

1,460


(623)

837
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service benefit
reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive losses
(2)

(914)

351


(563)
(730)

280


(450)
Pension and postretirement adjustment
914


(300)

614

730


(343)

387
Total other comprehensive income$794

$(338)
$456
Total other comprehensive loss$(3,468)
$(347)
$(3,815)


 Before Tax  Tax Benefit 
(Expense)
  After Tax
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 

 

 
Foreign currency translation adjustment$(216,521)
$

$(216,521)
Unrealized holding loss on available-for-sale securities before
reclassifications
 54

 (21)
 33
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive losses
(1)
 274

 (104)
 170
Unrealized holding loss on available-for-sale securities 328

 (125)
 203
Pension and postretirement adjustment before reclassifications 3,532

 (1,217)
 2,315
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service benefit
reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive losses (2)
 (1,766)
 678

 (1,088)
Pension and postretirement adjustment 1,766

 (539)
 1,227
Total other comprehensive loss$(214,427)
$(664)
$(215,091)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 

 

 
Foreign currency translation adjustment$(4,429)
$

$(4,429)
Unrealized holding loss on available-for-sale securities before
reclassifications
 97

 (37)
 60
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive losses
(1)
 14

 (5)
 9
Unrealized holding loss on available-for-sale securities 111

 (42)
 69
Pension and postretirement adjustment before reclassifications 3,288

 (1,274)
 2,014
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service benefit
reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive losses (2)
 (1,644)
 631

 (1,013)
Pension and postretirement adjustment 1,644

 (643)
 1,001
Total other comprehensive loss$(2,674)
$(685)
$(3,359)
_______________
(1)This accumulated other comprehensive loss component, before tax, is included under “Investment income and others, net” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.
(2)These accumulated other comprehensive loss components, before tax, are included under “Cost of revenues” and “Selling, general and administrative” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. These components are also included in the computation of net periodic (benefit) cost (see Note 12 Pension and Postretirement Benefits for additional details).

11. Equity Compensation Plans:
All of the Company’s outstanding stock options and restricted stock awards are covered under the 2013 Incentive Plan, 2009 Incentive Plan or the 1996 Incentive Plan. Awards under the 2013 Incentive Plan may include one or more of the following types: (i) stock options (both nonqualified and incentive stock options), (ii) stock appreciation rights, (iii) restricted stock, (iv) restricted stock units, (v) performance awards, (vi) other share based awards, and (vii) cash. Employees, directors and consultants are eligible for awards under the 2013 Incentive Plan. The Company issued common stock under these plans from the Company’s treasury shares. As of March 31,June 30, 2016, there were 10,378,2258,678,784 shares of common stock reserved and available for future issuance under the 2013 Incentive Plan. Cash received from stock option exercises for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015 was $4,727$16,326 and $8,336,$18,103, respectively.

The Company granted equity awards to key employees of the Company on April 1, 2016.Company. The nonqualified stock options have an exercise price equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date, with a 10-yearten-year contractual term. The fair value of the restricted stock is determined using the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date. The restricted stock is not assignable or transferable until it becomes vested. The Company recognizes the expense of the equity awards ratably over the vesting period. A summary of the equity awards granted on April 1,for the six months ended June 30, 2016 is presented below.
Grant Date Service Vesting Period Stock Options Restricted Stock Common Stock Service Vesting Period Stock Options Restricted Stock Common Stock
April 1, 2016 Four-year graded vesting 1,220,956
 244,599
 
 Four-year graded vesting 1,219,096
 244,244
 
April 1, 2016 Not applicable 
 
 567
 Not applicable 
 
 567
April 4, 2016
Four-year graded vesting 2,212
 415
 
April 18, 2016 Four-year graded vesting 1,266
 239
 
April 25, 2016 Three-year graded vesting 3,344
 946
 
May 2, 2016 Four-year graded vesting 12,931
 2,438
 
May 3, 2016
Four-year graded vesting 3,379
 632
 
June 6, 2016
Four-year graded vesting 4,029
 751
 
 1,246,257
 249,665
 567

On July 1, 2016, the Company granted 2,471 shares of common stock, 26,417 nonqualified stock options that were immediately vested, 51,381 nonqualified stock options with a one-year service period, and 10,968 deferred stock units to the directors of the Company.  The nonqualified stock options have an exercise price equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock at the grant date and a ten-year contractual term.
The fair value of the stock options granted for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 was estimated using a Black-Scholes valuation model that uses the weighted average assumptions noted in the following table:

2016 2015
Option pricing model Black-Scholes

 Black-Scholes
Expected volatility 20.29%
 20.25%
Risk-free interest rate 1.15%
 1.51%
Expected term in years 4.5

 4.6
Dividend yield %
 %
Weighted average grant date fair value per stock option$15.33

$12.91
The expected term for the stock options granted was estimated based on studies of historical experience and projected exercise behavior. However, for certain awards granted, for which no historical exercise pattern exists, the expected term was estimated using the simplified method. The risk-free interest rate is based on the yield of U.S. Treasury zero coupon securities with a maturity equal to the expected term of the equity award. The volatility factor is calculated using historical daily closing prices over the most recent period that is commensurate with the expected term of the stock option award. The volatility factor for stock options granted in 2016 was based on the volatility of the Company's stock. The expected dividend yield was based on the Company’s expected annual dividend rate on the date of grant.

A summary of the stock options outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 2015 and March 31,June 30, 2016 and changes during the interim period are presented below:
Number
of Options
 Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Number
of Options
 Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding at December 31, 20159,117,733
 $40.17
 $334,691
9,117,733
 $40.17
 $334,691
Granted1,246,257
 $80.15
 
Exercised(140,440) $33.38
 $5,678
(655,448) $30.93
 $30,973
Cancelled or expired(21,439) $65.07
  

(137,177) $71.53
  

Outstanding at March 31, 20168,955,854
 $40.21
 $355,631
Exercisable at March 31, 20166,397,323
 $29.70
 $321,249
Outstanding at June 30, 20169,571,365
 $45.55
 $340,039
Exercisable at June 30, 20166,765,200
 $34.17
 $317,357
Exercisable at December 31, 20156,541,229
 $29.81
 $307,924
6,541,229
 $29.81
 $307,924
Intrinsic value for stock options is calculated based on the exercise price of the underlying awards and the quoted price of Verisk common stock as of the reporting date. In accordance with ASC 718, Stock Compensation ("ASC 718"), excess tax benefit from exercised stock options and restricted stock lapsed is recorded as an increase to additional paid-in capital and a corresponding reduction in income taxes payable. This tax benefit is calculated as the excess of the intrinsic value of options exercised and restricted stock lapsed in excess of compensation recognized for financial reporting purposes. The amount of the tax benefit that has been realized, as a result of those excess tax benefits, is presented as a financing cash inflow within the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. For the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded excess tax benefits of $1,693$11,657 and $4,421,$7,848, respectively. The Company did not realize anyrealized $6,570 and $8,419 of tax benefit within the Company’s quarterly tax payments through March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015.2015, respectively. Stock based compensation expense for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015 was $5,547$16,468 and $4,224,$19,047, respectively.
The Company estimates expected forfeitures of equity awards at the date of grant and recognizes compensation expense only for those awards that the Company expects to vest. The forfeiture assumption is ultimately adjusted to the actual forfeiture rate. Changes in the forfeiture assumptions may impact the total amount of expense ultimately recognized over the requisite service period and may impact the timing of expense recognized over the requisite service period.

A summary of the status of the restricted stock awarded under the 2013 Incentive Plan as of December 31, 2015 and March 31,June 30, 2016 and changes during the interim period are presented below: 
Number
of Shares
 Weighted Average Grant
Date Fair Value Per Share
Number
of Shares
 Weighted Average Grant
Date Fair Value Per Share
Outstanding at December 31, 2015533,768
 $66.25
533,768
 $66.25
Granted249,665
 $80.15
Vested(13,781) $60.92
(212,123) $63.80
Forfeited(3,499) $62.65
(26,145) $71.24
Outstanding at March 31, 2016516,488
 $65.87
Outstanding at June 30, 2016545,165
 $72.77
As of March 31,June 30, 2016, there was $46,487$75,229 of total unrecognized compensation costs, exclusive of the impact of vesting upon retirement eligibility, related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the 2009 and 2013 Incentive Plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.512.98 years. As of March 31,June 30, 2016, there were 2,558,5312,806,165 and 515,586544,885 nonvested stock options and restricted stock, respectively, of which 2,110,7582,353,193 and 424,590457,990 are expected to vest. The total grant date fair value of options vested during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015 was $3,256$6,807 and $3,005,$10,191, respectively. The total grant date fair value of restricted stock vested during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015 was $3,320$6,889 and $2,502,$9,727, respectively.
The Company’s employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”) offers eligible employees the opportunity to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at a discount of its fair market value at the time of purchase. During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company issued 9,25716,390 and 5,45311,404 shares of common stock at a weighted discounted price of $75.92$76.41 and $67.83$68.51 for the ESPP, respectively.
12. Pension and Postretirement Benefits:
The Company maintained a frozen qualified defined benefit pension plan for certain of its employees through membership in the Pension Plan for Insurance Organizations (the “Pension Plan”), a multiple-employer trust. The Company has applied a cash balance formula to determine future benefits. Under the cash balance formula, each participant has an account, which is credited

annually based on the interest earned on the previous year-end cash balance. The Company also has a frozen non-qualified supplemental cash balance plan (“SERP”) for certain employees. The SERP is funded from the general assets of the Company.
The Company also provides certain healthcare and life insurance benefits to certain qualifying active and retired employees. The Postretirement Health and Life Insurance Plan (the “Postretirement Plan”), which has been frozen, is contributory, requiring participants to pay a stated percentage of the premium for coverage. The components of net periodic (benefit) cost for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, are summarized below: 
Pension Plan and SERP Postretirement PlanPension Plan and SERP
Postretirement Plan
For the Three Months Ended March 31,For the Three Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
2016
20152016
2015
2016
2015
Interest cost$4,781
 $4,557
 $120
 $134
$4,781
 $4,487
 $120
 $134
Expected return on plan assets (7,952) (8,559) (124) (143) (7,952) (8,657) (124) (142)
Amortization of prior service credit 
 
 (36) (37) 
 
 (36) (38)
Amortization of net actuarial loss 794
  795
  125
  156
 794
  612
  125
  156
Net periodic (benefit) cost$(2,377) $(3,207) $85
 $110
$(2,377) $(3,558) $85
 $110
Employer contributions, net$325
 $217
 $(39) $(48)$218
 $278
 $144
 $139

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

2016
2015
2016
2015
Interest cost$9,562

$9,044

$240

$268
Expected return on plan assets (15,904)
 (17,216)
 (248)
 (285)
Amortization of prior service credit 

 

 (72)
 (75)
Amortization of net actuarial loss 1,588

 1,407

 250

 312
Net periodic (benefit) cost$(4,754)
$(6,765)
$170

$220
Employer contributions, net$543

$495

$105

$91
The expected contributions to the Pension Plan, SERP and Postretirement Plan for the year ending December 31, 2016 are consistent with the amounts previously disclosed as of December 31, 2015.
13. Segment Reporting:
ASC 280-10, Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information (“ASC 280-10”), establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments. ASC 280-10 requires that a public business enterprise reports financial and descriptive information about its operating segments.
Operating segments are components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer is identified as the CODM as defined by ASC 280-10. Consistent with the

internal management of the Company’s business operations based on service offerings, the Company is organized into the following two operating segments, which are also the Company’s reportable segments:
Decision Analytics: The Company develops solutions that its customers use to analyze the key processes in managing risk: ‘prediction of loss’, ‘detection and prevention of fraud’ and ‘quantification of loss’. The Company’s combination of algorithms and analytic methods incorporates its proprietary data to generate solutions. In most cases, the Company’s customers integrate the solutions into their models, formulas or underwriting criteria in order to predict potential loss events, such as hurricanes and earthquakes claims. The Company develops catastrophe and extreme event models and offers solutions covering natural and man-made risks, including acts of terrorism. The Company also develops solutions that allow customers to quantify costs after loss events occur. Fraud solutions include data on claim histories, analysis of claims to find emerging patterns of fraud, and identification of suspicious claims in the insurance sectors. The Company offers services and a suite of solutions to a client base that includes credit and debit card issuers, retail bank and other consumer financial services providers, payment processors, insurance companies and other industry stakeholders. The Company further leverages predictive models and proprietary data to advise customers to make asset investment and portfolio allocation decisions in the global energy market. The Company discloses revenue within this segment based on the industry vertical groupings of insurance, financial services, and energy and specialized markets. InOn June 1, 2016, the Company approved the plan to sellsold its healthcare business, Verisk Health, which was part of the Decision Analytics segment. Results of operations for the healthcare business are reported as a discontinued operation for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015. Refer to Note 6 for more information.

Risk Assessment: The Company is the leading provider of statistical, actuarial and underwriting data for the U.S. P&C insurance industry. The Company’s databases include cleansed and standardized records describing premiums and losses in insurance transactions, casualty and property risk attributes for commercial buildings and their occupants and fire suppression capabilities of municipalities. The Company uses this data to create policy language and proprietary risk classifications that are industry standards and to generate prospective loss cost estimates used to price insurance policies.
The two aforementioned operating segments represent the segments for which discrete financial information is available and upon which operating results are regularly evaluated by the CODM in order to assess performance and allocate resources. The Company uses EBITDA as the profitability measure for making decisions regarding ongoing operations. EBITDA is net income before interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization of fixed and intangible assets. EBITDA is the measure of operating results used to assess corporate performance and optimal utilization of debt and acquisitions. Operating expenses consist of direct and indirect costs principally related to personnel, facilities, software license fees, consulting, travel, and third-party information services. Indirect costs are generally allocated to the segments using fixed rates established by management based upon estimated expense contribution levels and other assumptions that management considers reasonable. The Company does not allocate interest expense and provision for income taxes, since these items are not considered in evaluating the segment’s overall operating performance. TheIn addition, the CODM does not evaluate the financial performance of each segment based on assets. On a geographic basis, norevenues from countries outside of the U.S. accounted for 22.3% and 12.7% of the Company's consolidated revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. No individual country outside of the U.S. accounted for 10.0%5.0% or more of the Company’sCompany's consolidated revenues for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 or 2015.2015.
The following table provides the Company’s revenue and EBITDA by reportable segment for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015, and the reconciliation of EBITDA to operating income as shown in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations:

 
For the Three Months Ended
For the Three Months EndedFor the Three Months Ended
For the Three Months Ended

March 31, 2016
March 31, 2015June 30, 2016
June 30, 2015
Decision
Analytics

Risk
Assessment

Total
Decision
Analytics

Risk
Assessment

TotalDecision
Analytics

Risk
Assessment

Total
Decision
Analytics

Risk
Assessment

Total
Revenues$312,945

$179,756

$492,701

$213,351

$170,942

$384,293
$317,179

$181,117

$498,296

$256,869

$171,730

$428,599
Expenses:




























Cost of revenues (exclusive of
items shown separately below)

(121,589)
(51,688)
(173,277)
(82,812)
(50,972)
(133,784)
(123,443)
(55,023)
(178,466)

(104,225)
(50,414)
(154,639)
Selling, general and administrative
(52,384)
(18,653)
(71,037)
(30,645)
(19,069)
(49,714)
(54,005)
(21,552)
(75,557)

(62,442)
(19,894)
(82,336)
Investment income and others, net
112

(68)
44

(569)
67

(502)
880

(34)
846


(380)
121

(259)
EBITDA from discontinued
operations
 14,671
  
  14,671
  16,044
  
  16,044
Gain on derivative instruments







85,187



85,187
EBITDA from discontinued operations
(including the gain on sale in 2016)
 254,814
  
  254,814
  19,576
  
  19,576
EBITDA
153,755

109,347

263,102

115,369

100,968

216,337

395,425

104,508

499,933


194,585

101,543

296,128
Depreciation and amortization of
fixed assets

(24,901)
(6,986)
(31,887)
(13,426)
(5,962)
(19,388)
(22,492)
(6,896)
(29,388)

(16,326)
(6,351)
(22,677)
Amortization of intangible assets
(23,783)
(88)
(23,871)
(7,367)
(88)
(7,455)
(23,647)
(159)
(23,806)

(22,815)
(89)
(22,904)
Less: Investment income and
others, net

(112)
68

(44)
569

(67)
502

(880)
34

(846)

380

(121)
259
EBITDA from discontinued
operations
 (14,671)  
 (14,671)  (16,044)  
 (16,044)
Gain on derivative instruments







(85,187)


(85,187)
EBITDA from discontinued
operations (including the gain on
sale in 2016)
 (254,814)  
 (254,814)  (19,576)  
 (19,576)
Operating income$90,288

$102,341


192,629

$79,101

$94,851


173,952
$93,592

$97,487


191,079

$51,061

$94,982


146,043
Investment income and others, net





44







(502)




846






(259)
Gain on derivative instruments     
     85,187
Interest expense





(32,032)






(18,262)





(31,435)






(37,662)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes




$160,641






$155,188





$160,490






$193,309


 For the Six Months Ended For the Six Months Ended

June 30, 2016 June 30, 2015
 Decision
Analytics

Risk
Assessment

Total
Decision
Analytics

Risk
Assessment

Total
Revenues$630,124

$360,873

$990,997

$470,220

$342,672

$812,892
Expenses: 


 


 

 


 


 
Cost of revenues (exclusive of items
shown separately below)
 (245,032)
 (106,711)
 (351,743)
 (187,037)
 (101,386)
 (288,423)
Selling, general and administrative (106,389)
 (40,205)
 (146,594)
 (93,087)
 (38,963)
 (132,050)
Investment income and others, net 992

 (102)
 890

 (949)
 188

 (761)
Gain on derivative instruments 

 

 

 85,187

 

 85,187
EBITDA from discontinued operations
(including the gain on sale in 2016)
 269,485

 

 269,485

 35,620

 

 35,620
EBITDA 549,180

 213,855

 763,035

 309,954

 202,511

 512,465
Depreciation and amortization of fixed
assets
 (47,393)
 (13,882)
 (61,275)
 (29,752)
 (12,313)
 (42,065)
Amortization of intangible assets (47,430)
 (247)
 (47,677)
 (30,182)
 (177)
 (30,359)
Less: Investment income and others, net (992)
 102

 (890)
 949

 (188)
 761
Gain on derivative instruments 

 

 

 (85,187)
 

 (85,187)
EBITDA from discontinued
operations (including the gain on
sale in 2016)
 (269,485)
 

 (269,485)
 (35,620)
 

 (35,620)
Operating income$183,880

$199,828

 383,708

$130,162

$189,833

 319,995
Investment income and others, net 

 

 890

 

 

 (761)
Gain on derivative instruments 

 

 

 

 

 85,187
Interest expense 

 

 (63,467)
 

 

 (55,924)
Income from continuing operations
before income taxes
 

 

$321,131

 

 

$348,497

Operating segment revenuerevenues by type of service is provided below:
For the Three Months Ended March 31,For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016 20152016
2015
2016
2015
Decision Analytics:            
Insurance$171,545
 $153,733
$175,476
 $165,276
 $347,021
 $319,009
Financial services 28,474
 35,170
 30,585
 26,380
 59,059
 61,550
Energy and specialized markets 112,926
  24,448
 111,118
  65,213
  224,044
  89,661
Total Decision Analytics 312,945
  213,351
 317,179
  256,869
  630,124
  470,220
Risk Assessment:            
Industry-standard insurance programs 137,427
 130,596
 138,599
 130,776
 276,026
 261,372
Property-specific rating and underwriting information 42,329
  40,346
 42,518
  40,954
  84,847
  81,300
Total Risk Assessment 179,756
  170,942
 181,117
  171,730
  360,873
  342,672
Total revenues$492,701
 $384,293
$498,296
 $428,599
 $990,997
 $812,892

Long-lived assets by country are provided below:

March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015
Long-lived assets: 
 
 
 
U.S.$2,165,662
 $2,178,142
U.K. 2,685,784
 2,799,392
United States of America$1,590,865
 $2,178,142
United Kingdom 2,345,761
 2,799,392
Other countries 20,918
  11,549
 276,147
  11,549
Total long-lived assets
$4,872,364
 $4,989,083
$4,212,773
 $4,989,083

14. Related Parties:
The Company considers its stockholders that own more than 5.0% of the outstanding common stock to be related parties as defined within ASC 850, Related Party Disclosures. As of March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had no transactions with related parties owning more than 5.0% of its common stock, except for transactions with the KSOP as disclosed in Note 16 Compensation Plans of the Company's consolidated financial statements included in the 2015 Form 10-K filing.
15. Commitments and Contingencies:
The Company is a party to legal proceedings with respect to a variety of matters in the ordinary course of business, including the matters described below. With respect to ongoing matters, the Company is unable, at the present time, to determine the ultimate resolution of or provide a reasonable estimate of the range of possible loss attributable to these matters or the impact they may have on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows. This is primarily because the matters are generally in early stages and discovery has either not commenced or been completed. Although the Company believes it has strong defenses and intends to vigorously defend these matters, the Company could in the future incur judgments or enter into settlements of claims that could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Intellicorp Records, Inc. Litigation
On September 9, 2015, the Company was served with a nationwide putative class action complaint filed in the Court of Common Pleas, Cuyahoga County in Ohio naming the Company’s subsidiary Intellicorp Records, Inc. (“Intellicorp.”) titled Sherri Legrand v. Intellicorp Records, Inc. and The Cato Corporation et al. Defendants removed the case to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio on October 8, 2015. Plaintiffs filed their First Amended Class Action Complaint on November 5, 2015 (“Amended Complaint”), which like the prior complaint claims violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA") and alleges two putative class claims against Intellicorp, namely (i) a  section 1681k(a)  claim on behalf of all individuals  who were the subjects of  consumer reports furnished  by Intellicorp, which contained  public record  information in the “Government Sanctions” section of the report on or after September 4, 2013 and continuing through the date the class list is prepared, and (ii) a section 1681e(b) claim  on behalf of all individuals  who were the subjects of  consumer reports furnished  by Intellicorp, which contained  public record  information in the “Government Sanctions” section of the report where the address or social security number of the subject of the report do not match the social security number or address contained in the government database on or after September 4, 2013 and continuing through the date the class list is prepared. Count I of the Amended Complaint alleges that defendant Cato violated the FCRA by procuring  consumer reports on the plaintiff and other class members without making the stand-alone disclosure required by FCRA section 1681b(b)(2)(A)(i). Counts II and III allege that Intellicorp violated the FCRA section 1681e (b) by failing to follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum accuracy of the adverse information included in its consumer reports and FCRA section 1681k (a) by failing to maintain strict procedures to assure that the public record information reported, which was likely to have an adverse effect on the consumer was complete and up to date, respectively. The Amended Complaint alleges that defendants acted willfully and seeks statutory damages for the classes in an amount not less than one hundred dollars and not more than one thousand dollars per violation, punitive damages, equitable relief, costs and attorney’s fees. 
At this time, it is not possible to determine the ultimate resolution of, or estimate the liability related to this matter.

On February 1, 2016, the Company was served with a nationwide putative class action complaint filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina naming the Company’s subsidiary Intellicorp Records, Inc. (“Intellicorp.”) The complaint titled Frank DiSalvo v. Intellicorp Records, Inc. claims violations of the Fair Credit Reporting ActFCRA and alleges a  section 1681b(b)(1)  claim on behalf of all individuals residing in the United States who were the subjects of  consumer reports furnished  by Intellicorp for employment purposes within the period prescribed by the FCRA, 15 U.S.C. Section 1681p without first obtaining from the user of the report a certification that such user had complied with the obligations under Section 1681b(b)(2) as to the subject of the consumer report. The  class complaint alleges that Intellicorp violated the FCRA section 1681b(b)(1) by failing to obtain the required specific certification from its customers to whom Intellicorp furnished consumer reports as to each consumer report provided before providing the specific consumer report that was the subject of the certification. The complaint alleges that the violations were willful or in the alternative negligent and seeks statutory damages for the class in an amount not less than one hundred dollars and not more than one thousand dollars per violation, punitive damages, equitable relief, costs and attorney’s fees. On April 18, 2016, the parties filed a Joint Motionjoint motion to Stay All Proceedingsstay all proceedings pending the resolution of the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Spokeo v. Robins, No. 13-1339. After Spokeo was decided on May 16, 2016, plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed their federal court complaint and filed a virtually identical complaint in Ohio State court on May 27, 2016. Defendants removed that complaint to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio on July 1, 2016.

At this time, it is not possible to determine the ultimate resolution of, or estimate the liability related to this matter.

Xactware Solutions, Inc. Patent Litigation
On October 8, 2015, the Company was served with a summons and complaint in an action titled Eagle View Technologies, Inc. and Pictometry International Group, Inc. v. Xactware Solutions, Inc. and Verisk Analytics, Inc. filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. The complaint alleges that the Company’s Roof InSight, Property InSight and Aerial Sketch products infringe seven patents owned by Eagle View and Pictometry namely, Patent Nos. 436, 840, 152, 880, 770, 732 and 454 (collectively the “Patents-in-Suit.”) On November 30, 2015, plaintiffs filed a First Amended Complaint (“First Amended Complaint”) adding Patent Nos. 376 and 737 to the Patents in Suit. The First Amended Complaint seeks an entry of judgment by the Court that defendants have and continue to directly infringe and/or indirectly infringe, by way of inducement the Patents in Suit,Patents-in-Suit, permanent injunctive relief, damages, costs and attorney’s fees.
At this time, it is not possible to determine the ultimate resolution of, or estimate the liability related to this matter.
Interthinx, Inc. Litigation
On April 20, 2015, the Company was served with a putative class action titled John Weber v. Interthinx, Inc. and Verisk Analytics, Inc. The plaintiff, a former employee of the Company’s former subsidiary Interthinx, Inc. in Missouri, filed the class action complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri on behalf of all review appraisers and individuals holding comparable positions with different titles who were employed by Interthinx for the last three years nationwide and who were not paid overtime wages. The class complaint claims that the review appraiser employees were misclassified as exempt employees and, as a result, were denied certain wages and benefits that would have been received if they were properly classified as non-exempt employees. It pleads a Collective Action under section 216(b) of the Fair Labor Standards Act for unpaid overtime and seeks overtime wages, liquidated damages, declaratory relief, interest, costs and attorneys’ fees.
On March 11, 2014, the Company sold 100 percent of the stock of Interthinx, Inc. At this time, it is not possible to determine the ultimate resolution of, or estimate the liability related to this matter.
MediConnect Global, Inc. Litigation
On October 11, 2013, the Company was served with a summons and complaint in an action titled Naveen Trehan v. MediConnect Global, Inc., Amy Anderson and Verisk Health, Inc. filed on October 9, 2013 in the United States District Court for the District of Utah. The complaint, brought by a former minority shareholder of the Company’s subsidiary, MediConnect Global, Inc., arises from MediConnect’s buyout of Naveen Trehan and his family members’ shares on October 15, 2010. Plaintiff claims that the sale of the shares was based on MediConnect’s representations concerning third parties that had expressed interest in an acquisition, merger or investment in MediConnect at that time. Plaintiff claims that MediConnect did not disclose the Company, which purchased MediConnect on March 23, 2012, as a possible suitor. The complaint alleges four causes of action: (1) breach of fiduciary duty against MediConnect and Amy Anderson for failure to disclose the Company's interest in acquiring, merging with or investing in MediConnect prior to the buyout of his shares; (2) fraud against  Amy Anderson and MediConnect for intentionally providing false information to plaintiff with the purpose of inducing him to agree to sell his shares at an artificially low price; (3) negligent misrepresentation against Amy Anderson and MediConnect for their negligent failure to discover and disclose the Company's interest in acquiring MediConnect prior to the buyout of plaintiff’s shares and (4) a violation of SEC Rule 10b-5 against Amy Anderson and MediConnect for defrauding plaintiff and failing to disclose material information in connection with the sale of securities.  The complaint seeks joint and several recoveries from Amy Anderson and MediConnect for compensatory damages, punitive damages, and disgorgement of all profits earned through the investment of plaintiff’s funds, attorneys’ fees, interest and an order from the court that plaintiff’s funds be held in a constructive trust. On November 2, 2015, the court issued a judgement in favor of the defendants and dismissed all claims with prejudice. Plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal on November 30, 2015 and agreed to dismiss that appeal in a Stipulation to Dismiss the appeal with prejudice filed on March 11, 2016 and so ordered by the Tenth Circuit on March 15, 2016.
Insurance Services Office, Inc. Litigation
On August 1, 2014 the Company was served with an Amended Complaint filed in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado titled Snyder, et. al. v. ACORD Corp., et al. The action is brought by nineteen individual plaintiffs, on their own behalf and on behalf of a putative class, against more than 120 defendants, including the Company and its subsidiary, Insurance Services Office, Inc. ("ISO").ISO. Except for the Company, ISO and the defendant Acord Corporation, which provides standard forms to assist in insurance transactions, most of the other defendants are property and casualty insurance companies that plaintiffs claim conspired to underpay property damage claims. Plaintiffs claim that the Company and ISO, along with all of the other defendants, violated state and federal antitrust and racketeering laws as well as state common law. On September 8, 2014, the Court entered an Order striking the Amended Complaint and granting leave to the plaintiffs to file a new complaint. On October 13, 2014, plaintiffs filed their Second Amended Complaint, which was re-filed by plaintiffs to correct errors as the Third Amended Complaint.

The Third Amended Complaint similarly alleges that the defendants conspired to underpay property damage claims, but does not specifically allege what role the Company or ISO played in the alleged conspiracy. It claims that the Company and ISO, along with all of the other defendants, violated state and federal antitrust and racketeering laws as well as state common law, and seeks all available relief including injunctive, statutory, actual and punitive damages as well as attorneys’ fees. On January 15, 2016, the Court granted defendants’ motions to dismiss all claims asserted in the Third Amended Complaint. Plaintiffs filed a motion for reconsideration of this dismissal on February 16, 2016. The Court granted defendants’ motion to strike the motion for reconsideration on March 2, 2016 and gave plaintiffs leave to file another motion for reconsideration in accordance with the rules which plaintiffs filed on March 11, 2016 and, which was denied by the Court on April 25, 2016. On April 1, 2016, plaintiffs also filed a Notice of Appeal of the Court’s January 15, 2016 Order, which dismissed all claims in the Third Amended Complaint. Plaintiffs also filed an appeal of the Court’s denial of the motion for reconsideration, which the Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit consolidated with the appeal of the Court’s January 15, 2016 dismissal. Appellants filed their brief in support of the consolidated appeal on July 20, 2016.
At this time, it is not possible to determine the ultimate resolution of, or estimate the liability related to this matter.
On February 19, 2016, the Company was served with a notice of a summons and complaint filed on January 29, 2016 against the Company’s subsidiary Insurance Services Office, Inc. (“ISO”)ISO in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut titled Halloran et al. v. Harleysville Preferred Insurance Co. et al.   As alleged in the First Amended Complaint, the putative class action is brought by four policyholders on behalf of a class of similarly situated policyholders in eastern Connecticut who allege that their homeowner’s insurance carriers have denied or will deny their claims for damage to their homes caused by defective concrete.  The lawsuit alleges a breach of contract claim against certain insurers and seeks declaratory relief as to more than 100 other insurers. It also alleges that  ISO as the drafter of the standardized policy language at issue violated the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices (CUTPA)("CUTPA") and the Connecticut Unfair Insurance Practices Act (CUIPA)("CUIPA"). The plaintiffs ask that the Court certify a class of persons similarly situated and seek relief in

the form of the cost for the replacement of their concrete foundations, and a declaratory judgment that all of the defendant insurance carriers are obligated to provide coverage for claims resulting from the defective concrete as well as, attorneys’ fees, costs and interest. On March 17, 2016 plaintiffs filed their First Amended Complaintfirst amended complaint asserting federal jurisdiction under the Class Action Fairness Act, adding a number of insurer defendants and amending their damages claim to include punitive damages. After defendants indicated that they would be filing motions to dismiss the First Amended Complaintfirst amended complaint at a Rule 16 Conference on April 12, 2016, the Court gave plaintiffs until May 6, 2016 to move for leave to file a Second Amended Complaint.second amended complaint. On May 6, 2016, plaintiffs filed a Motion to amend the first amended complaint with a proposed second amended complaint, which did not name ISO or the Company as a defendant. No opposition was filed to the motion to amend, which remains pending.
At this time, it is not possible to determine the ultimate resolution of, or estimate the liability related to this matter.
16. Subsequent Events:

On April 14,July 26, 2016, the Company acquired 100 percent stockcompleted the acquisition of Risk Intelligence Ireland ("RII"Greentech Media, Inc. (“Greentech Media”),  a leadingan information services provider of fraud detection, compliance, risk control,for the electricity and process automation services to the Irish insurance industry,renewables sector, for a net cash purchase price of $6,759. RII$37,000, which was funded from the general assets of the Company. The Company used $4,400 of the net cash purchase price to fund the indemnity escrows. The cash paid will enhancebe adjusted subsequent to close to reflect final balances of certain working capital accounts and other closing adjustments. Greentech Media will become part of Wood Mackenzie within the ability of our Risk AssessmentDecision Analytics segment and enables Wood Mackenzie to serveprovide its clients with market intelligence across several categories, including solar generation, energy storage, and smart grids that react to changes in supply and demand. Due to the international insurance market.
On April 25, 2016,limited time since the acquisition date and limitations on access to Greentech information prior to the acquisition date, the initial accounting for the business combination is incomplete at this time. As a result, the Company signed a definitive agreementis unable to sell its healthcare business, Verisk Health, to Veritas Capital for $820,000. The total purchase price is subject to adjustments for, among other things, the working capitalprovide amounts recognized as of the business at closing. The purchase price consistsacquisition date for major classes of $720,000 of cash consideration, a $100,000 subordinated promissory note with an eight year maturityassets and interest paid in kind at 9.00%,liabilities acquired and other contingent consideration. Theresulting from the transaction, is subject to regulatory approvalsincluding the information required for contingencies, intangible assets and other customary closing conditions andgoodwill. This information is expected to close by Junebe included in the quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the nine months ending September 30, 2016 (See Note 6).


2016.


Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our historical financial statements and the related notes included in our annual report on Form 10-K, or 2015 10-K, dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2016. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those discussed in or implied by any of the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including but not limited to those listed under “Risk Factors” and “Special Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements” in our 2015 10-K.
We enable risk-bearing businesses to better understand and manage their risks and opportunities associated with those risks. We provide value to our customers by supplying proprietary data that, combined with our analytic methods, creates embedded decision support solutions. We are one of the largest aggregators and providers of data and analytics pertaining to U.S. property and casualty, or P&C, insurance risks. We offer predictive analytics and decision support solutions to customers in rating, underwriting, claims, catastrophe and weather risk, global risk analytics, natural resources intelligence, economic forecasting, and many other field.
Our customers use our solutions to make better risk decisions with greater efficiency and discipline. We refer to these products and services as “solutions” due to the integration among our products and the flexibility that enables our customers to purchase components or the comprehensive package of products. These solutions take various forms, including data, statistical models or tailored analytics, all designed to allow our clients to make more logical decisions. We believe our solutions for analyzing risk positively impact our customers' revenues and help them better manage their costs.
We organize our business in two segments: Risk Assessment and Decision Analytics. Our Risk Assessment segment provides statistical, actuarial and underwriting data for the U.S. P&C insurance industry. Our Risk Assessment segment revenues represented approximately 36.5%36.4% and 44.5%42.2% of our revenues for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015,, respectively. Our Decision Analytics segment provides solutions to our customers within three vertical market-related groupings of insurance, financial services, and energy and specialized markets. Our Decision Analytics segment revenues represented approximately 63.5%63.6% and 55.5%57.8% of our revenues for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Discontinued Operations

On April 25,June 1, 2016, we signed a definitive agreement to sell oursold 100 percent of the stock of the healthcare business, or Verisk Health, to Veritas Capitalin exchange for $820.0 million. The totala purchase price is subject to adjustments for, among other things, the working capitalthat consisted of the business at closing. The purchase price consists of $720.0$719.4 million of cash consideration after a $100.0working capital adjustment of $0.6 million, long-terma subordinated promissory note with interest paid in kind,a face value of $100.0 million and an eight year maturity, or the Note, and other contingent consideration. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvalsconsideration, or collectively, the Sale. We recognized income from the discontinued operation, net of tax, of $155.0 million and other customary closing conditions$137.9 million for the three and is expected to close bysix months ended June 30, 2016.2016, respectively. Results of operations for the healthcare business previously part of Decision Analytics segment, are reported as a discontinued operation for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and for all prior periods presented. See Note 6 of our condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q. As necessary, all amounts have been retroactively adjusted in all periods presented to give recognition to this discontinued operation.    

Executive Summary
Key Performance Metrics    
We believe our business' ability to generate recurring revenue and positive cash flow is the key indicator of the successful execution of our business strategy. We use year-over-year revenue growth and EBITDA margin as metrics to measure our performance. EBITDA and EBITDA margin are non-GAAP financial measures (See footnote 1 within the Condensed Consolidated Results of Operations section of Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations).
Revenue growth. We use year-over-year revenue growth as a key performance metric. We assess revenue growth based on our ability to generate increased revenue through increased sales to existing customers, sales to new customers, sales of new or expanded solutions to existing and new customers, and strategic acquisitions of new businesses.
EBITDA margin. We use EBITDA margin as a metric to assess segment performance and scalability of our business. We assess EBITDA margin based on our ability to increase revenues while controlling expense growth.
Revenues
We earn revenues through subscriptions, long-term agreements and on a transactional basis. Subscriptions for our solutions are generally paid in advance of rendering services either quarterly or in full upon commencement of the subscription period, which is usually for one year and automatically renewed each year. As a result, the timing of our cash flows generally precedes

our recognition of revenues and income and our cash flow from operations tends to be higher in the first quarter as we receive subscription payments. Examples of these arrangements include subscriptions that allow our customers to access our standardized coverage language, our claims fraud database or our actuarial services throughout the subscription period. In general, we experience minimal revenue seasonality within the business. Our long-term agreements are generally for periods of three to five years. We recognize revenue from subscriptions ratably over the term of the subscription and most long-term agreements are recognized ratably over the term of the agreement.
Approximately 90.8%90.6% and 89.9% of the revenues in our Risk Assessment segment for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, were derived from subscriptions and long-term agreements for our solutions. Our customers in this segment include most of the P&C insurance providers in the United States. Approximately 76.9%77.5% and 76.6%75.9% of the revenues in our Decision Analytics segment, for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, were derived from subscriptions and long-term agreements for our solutions. In this segment, our customer bases are within the insurance, financial services, and energy and specialized markets verticals.
Certain of our solutions are also paid for by our customers on a transactional basis. For example, we have solutions that allow our customers to access property-specific rating and underwriting information to price a policy on a commercial building, or compare a P&C insurance, or workers' compensation claim with information in our databases. For the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016, and 2015,, approximately 18.0%17.7% and 17.5%18.2%, respectively, of our revenues were derived from providing transactional solutions. We earn transactional revenues as our solutions are delivered or services performed. In general, transactions are billed monthly at the end of each month.
Principal Operating Costs and Expenses
Personnel expenses are the major component of both our cost of revenues and selling, general and administrative expenses. Personnel expenses, which represented 59.4%62.4% and 60.9%61.6% of our total expenses for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, include salaries, benefits, incentive compensation, equity compensation costs, sales commissions, employment taxes, recruiting costs, and outsourced temporary agency costs.
We allocate personnel expenses between two categories, cost of revenues and selling, general and administrative expense, based on the actual costs associated with each employee. We categorize employees who maintain our solutions as cost of revenues, and all other personnel, including executive managers, sales people, marketing, business development, finance, legal, human resources, and administrative services, as selling, general and administrative expenses. A significant portion of our other operating costs, such as facilities and communications, is also either captured within cost of revenues or selling, general and administrative expenses based on the nature of the work being performed.
While we expect to grow our headcount over time to take advantage of our market opportunities, we believe that the economies of scale in our operating model will allow us to grow our personnel expenses at a lower rate than revenues. Historically, our EBITDA margin has improved because we have been able to increase revenues without a proportionate corresponding increase in expenses. However, part of our corporate strategy is to invest in new solutions which may offset margin expansion.
Cost of Revenues. Our cost of revenues consists primarily of personnel expenses. Cost of revenues also includes the expenses

associated with the acquisition and verification of data, the maintenance of our existing solutions and the development and enhancement of our next-generation solutions. Our cost of revenues excludes depreciation and amortization.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Our selling, general and administrative expenses consist primarily of personnel costs. A portion of the other operating costs such as facilities, insurance and communications is also allocated to selling, general and administrative expenses based on the nature of the work being performed by the employee. Our selling, general and administrative expenses exclude depreciation and amortization.
    

Condensed Consolidated Results of Operations
Three Months Ended June 30, 
Percentage
Change
 Six Months Ended June 30, 
Percentage
Change
Three Months Ended March 31, 
Percentage
Change
2016 2015 2016 2015 
2016 2015  
(In thousands, except for share and per share data)(In thousands, except for share and per share data)
Statement of income data:                  
Revenues:                  
Decision Analytics revenues$312,945
 $213,351
 46.7 %$317,179
 $256,869
 23.5 % $630,124
 $470,220
 34.0 %
Risk Assessment revenues 179,756
 170,942
 5.2 % 181,117
 171,730
 5.5 % 360,873
 342,672
 5.3 %
Revenues 492,701
  384,293
 28.2 % 498,296
  428,599
 16.3 %  990,997
  812,892
 21.9 %
Expenses:                  
Cost of revenues (exclusive of items shown separately below) 173,277
 133,784
 29.5 % 178,466
 154,639
 15.4 % 351,743
 288,423
 22.0 %
Selling, general and administrative 71,037
 49,714
 42.9 % 75,557
 82,336
 (8.2)% 146,594
 132,050
 11.0 %
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets 31,887
 19,388
 64.5 % 29,388
 22,677
 29.6 % 61,275
 42,065
 45.7 %
Amortization of intangible assets 23,871
 7,455
 220.2 % 23,806
 22,904
 3.9 % 47,677
 30,359
 57.0 %
Total expenses 300,072
  210,341
 42.7 % 307,217
  282,556
 8.7 %  607,289
  492,897
 23.2 %
Operating income 192,629
  173,952
 10.7 % 191,079
  146,043
 30.8 %  383,708
  319,995
 19.9 %
Other income (expense):                  
Investment income (loss) and others 44
 (502) (108.8)%
Investment income (loss) and others, net 846
 (259) (427.3)% 890
 (761) (217.1)%
Gain on derivative instruments 
 85,187
 (100.0)% 
 85,187
 (100.0)%
Interest expense (32,032)  (18,262) 75.4 % (31,435)  (37,662) (16.5)%  (63,467)  (55,924) 13.5 %
Total other expense, net (31,988)  (18,764) 70.5 % (30,589)  47,266
 (164.7)%  (62,577)  28,502
 (319.6)%
Income before income taxes 160,641
 155,188
 3.5 % 160,490
 193,309
 (17.0)% 321,131
 348,497
 (7.9)%
Provision for income taxes (50,911)  (58,815) (13.4)% (53,754)  (34,392) 56.3 %  (104,665)  (93,207) 12.3 %
Income from continuing operations 109,730
  96,373
 13.9 % 106,736
  158,917
 (32.8)%  216,466
  255,290

(15.2)%
Discontinued operations     

     

     

Income from discontinued operations 1,780
 4,304
 (58.6)% 254,745
 7,717
 3,201.1 % 256,525
 12,021
 2,034.0 %
Provision for income taxes
 (18,871)  (1,991) 847.8 % (99,745)  (3,314) 2,909.8 %  (118,616)  (5,305) 2,135.9 %
(Loss) income from discontinued operations (2)

 (17,091)  2,313
 (838.9)%
Income from discontinued operations (2)

 155,000
  4,403
 3,420.3 %  137,909
  6,716
 1,953.4 %
Net Income$92,639
 $98,686
 (6.1)%$261,736
 $163,320
 60.3 % $354,375
 $262,006
 35.3 %
Basic net income per share:     

     

     

Income from continuing operations$0.65
 $0.61
 6.6 %$0.64
 $0.97
 (34.0)% $1.29
 $1.59
 (18.9)%
Income from discontinued operations (0.10) 0.01
 (1,100.0)% 0.92
 0.02
 4,500.0 % 0.81
 0.04
 1,925.0 %
Basic net income per share$0.55
 $0.62
 (11.3)%$1.56
 $0.99
 57.6 % $2.10
 $1.63
 28.8 %
Diluted net income per share:     

     

     

Income from continuing operations$0.64
 $0.60
 6.7 %$0.62
 $0.95
 (34.7)% $1.26
 $1.55
 (18.7)%
Income from discontinued operations (0.10) 0.01
 (1,100.0)% 0.91
 0.02
 4,450.0 % 0.81
 0.04
 1,925.0 %
Diluted net income per share$0.54
 $0.61
 (11.5)%$1.53
 $0.97
 57.7 % $2.07
 $1.59
 30.2 %
Weighted average shares outstanding:                  
Basic 168,453,750
  158,087,919
 6.6 % 168,296,318
  164,141,804
 2.5 %  168,375,034
  161,114,861
 4.5 %
Diluted 171,480,884
  161,481,213
 6.2 % 171,218,782
  167,586,100
 2.2 %  171,349,833
  164,533,656
 4.1 %
                  
The financial operating data below sets forth the information we believe is useful for investors in evaluating our overall financial performance:
Other data:                  
EBITDA (1):                  
Decision Analytics EBITDA$153,755
 $115,369
 33.3 %$395,425
 $194,585
 103.2 % $549,180
 $309,954
 77.2 %
Risk Assessment EBITDA 109,347
  100,968
 8.3 % 104,508
  101,543
 2.9 %  213,855
  202,511
 5.6 %
EBITDA$263,102
 $216,337
 21.6 %$499,933
 $296,128
 68.8 % $763,035
 $512,465
 48.9 %
The following is a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA:
Net income$92,639
 $98,686
 (6.1)%$261,736
 $163,320
 60.3 % $354,375
 $262,006
 35.3 %
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets and intangible assets from continuing operations 55,758
 26,843
 107.7 % 53,194
 45,581
 16.7 % 108,952
 72,424
 50.4 %
Interest expense from continuing operations 32,032
 18,262
 75.4 % 31,435
 37,662
 (16.5)% 63,467
 55,924
 13.5 %
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations 50,911
 58,815
 (13.4)% 53,754
 34,392
 56.3 % 104,665
 93,207
 12.3 %
Depreciation, amortization, interest and provision for income taxes from discontinued operations 31,762
  13,731
 131.3 % 99,814
  15,173
 557.8 %  131,576
  28,904
 355.2 %
EBITDA$263,102
 $216,337
 21.6 %$499,933
 $296,128
 68.8 % $763,035
 $512,465
 48.9 %

(1)EBITDA is the financial measure which management uses to evaluate the performance of our Company. “EBITDA” is defined as net income before interest expense, provision for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization of fixed and intangible assets. In addition, this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations includes references to EBITDA margin, which is computed as EBITDA divided by revenues. See Note 13 of our condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q filing. Although EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, EBITDA is frequently used by securities analysts, lenders and others in their evaluation of companies. EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for an analysis of our results of operations or cash flows from operating activities reported under GAAP. Management uses EBITDA in conjunction with GAAP operating performance measures as part of its overall assessment of company performance. Some of these limitations are:
EBITDA does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
Although depreciation and amortization are noncash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized often will have to be replaced in the future and EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements; and
Other companies in our industry may calculate EBITDA differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure. Please note because EBITDA is calculated from net income, this presentation included EBITDA from discontinued operations of our healthcare business.
(2)During the first quarter ofOn June 1, 2016, the Board formally approved the plan for the sale ofwe sold our healthcare business, Verisk Health. Results of operations for the healthcare business are reported as a discontinued operation for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and for all prior periods presented. See Note 6 of our condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q. As necessary, all amounts have been retroactively adjusted in all periods presented to give recognition to this discontinued operation.    
Consolidated Results of Continuing Operations
ThreeSix Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2016 Compared to ThreeSix Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2015
Revenues
Revenues were $492.7$991.0 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 compared to $384.3$812.9 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2015, an increase of $108.4$178.1 million or 28.2%21.9%. Excluding revenues of $138.1 million from Wood Mackenzie, Infield and PCI, our recent acquisitions' revenues of $89.3 million, which are all reportedacquisitions within ourthe Decision Analytics segment, and Risk Intelligence Ireland, or RII, our recent acquisition within the Risk Assessment segment, or collectively referred to as our recent acquisitions, our consolidated revenue growth increased $19.1was $40.0 million or 5.0%5.2%. Revenues within our Decision Analytics segment, excluding our recent acquisitions of Wood MacKenzie, Infield, and PCI, increased by $10.2$22.1 million or 4.8%5.2% and revenues in our Risk Assessment segment, excluding our recent acquisition of RII, increased by $8.9$17.9 million or 5.2%. Revenue growth within Decision Analytics, excluding recent acquisitions, was primarily driven by increases in our insurance category. Within Risk Assessment, both industry-standard insurance programs and property-specific rating and underwriting information contributed to its revenue growth. Refer to the Results of Continuing Operations by Segment within this section for further information regarding our revenues.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues was $173.3$351.7 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 compared to $133.7$288.3 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2015, an increase of $39.6$63.4 million or 29.5%22.0%. Our recent acquisitions within the Decision Analytics segment accounted for an increase of $33.6$48.2 million in cost of revenues, primarily related to salaries and employee benefits. Excluding the impact of our recent acquisitions, our cost of revenues increased $6.0$15.2 million or 4.5%5.7%. The increase was primarily due to an increaseincreases in salaries and employee benefits of $7.0$15.2 million which wasand information technology expenses of $1.3 million. These increases were offset by decreases in data costs of $0.3 million and information technology expenseother operating costs of $0.7$1.0 million.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses, or SGA, were $71.0$146.6 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 compared to $49.7$132.2 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2015, an increase of $21.3$14.4 million or 42.9%11.0%. Our recent acquisitions within the Decision Analytics segment accounted for an increase of $22.0$10.2 million in SGA, which was primarily related to salaries and employee benefits.benefits partially offset by 2015 transaction costs of the Wood Mackenzie acquisition which were non-recurring. Excluding costs associated with our recent acquisitions, SGA decreased $0.7increased $4.2 million or 1.5%4.4%. The decreaseincrease was primarily due to decreases in professional consulting costs of $3.6 million and other general expenses of $0.4 million. These decreases were offset by increases in salaries and employee benefits of $2.8$4.3 million, information technology expenses of $0.5$0.7 million and other general expenses of $0.6 million. These increases were offset by a decrease in professional consulting costs of $1.4 million.

Depreciation and Amortization of Fixed Assets
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets was $31.9$61.2 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 compared to $19.4$42.1 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2015, an increase of $12.5$19.1 million or 64.5%45.7%. The increase in depreciation and amortization of fixed assets includes depreciation of furniture and equipment, software, computer hardware and related equipment, and depreciation and amortization related to our recent acquisitions of $7.2$11.8 million.
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of intangible assets was $23.9$47.7 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 compared to $7.5$30.3 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2015, an increase of $16.4$17.4 million or 220.2%57.0%. The increase was primarily related to our recent acquisitions of Wood Mackenzie, Infield, PCI and PCIRII which amounted to $17.0$34.1 million, offset by intangible assets that havehad been fully amortized of $0.6$16.7 million.
Investment Income (Loss) and Others, net
Investment income (loss) and others, net was a gain of $44.0 thousand$0.9 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 as compared to a loss of $0.6 million$0.8 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2015. The increase was mostly attributable by interest income generated from the subordinated promissory note received in connection with to the divestiture of our healthcare business and net gain on foreign currencies.currency transactions.
Interest Expense
Interest expense was $32.0$63.5 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016, compared to $18.2$55.9 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2015, an increase of $13.8$7.6 million or 75.4%13.5%. The increase is primarily due to the interest costs on the additional debt incurred in connection with the acquisition of Wood Mackenzie.
Provision for Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes was $50.9$104.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $93.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015, an increase of $11.5 million or 12.3%. The effective tax rate was 32.59% for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to 26.75% for the six months ended June 30, 2015. The effective rate for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was higher than the June 30, 2015 effective tax rate primarily due to non-recurring tax benefits related to the Wood Mackenzie acquisition in 2015.
Net Income Margin
The net income margin for our consolidated results, including discontinued operations, was 32.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to 27.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2015. The discontinued operations, including the gain on sale of our healthcare business, increased our net income margin by 10.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2016. The discontinued operations lowered our net income margin by 4.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2015.
EBITDA Margin
The EBITDA margin for our consolidated results, including discontinued operations, was 69.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to 53.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2015. The discontinued operations, including the gain on sale of our healthcare business, increased our EBITDA margin by 19.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2016. The discontinued operations lowered our EBITDA margin by 5.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2015.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
Revenues
Revenues were $498.3 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 compared to $58.8$428.6 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2015, an increase of $69.7 million or 16.3%. Excluding revenues of $48.8 million from Wood Mackenzie, Infield and PCI, our recent acquisitions within the Decision Analytics segment, and Risk Intelligence Ireland, or RII, our recent acquisition within the Risk Assessment segment, or collectively referred to as our recent acquisitions, our consolidated revenue growth increased $20.9 million or 5.4%. Revenues within our Decision Analytics segment, excluding our recent acquisitions of Wood Mackenzie, Infield, and PCI, increased by $11.9 million or 5.5% and revenues in our Risk Assessment segment, excluding our recent acquisition of RII, increased by $9.0 million or 5.3%. Revenue growth within Decision Analytics, excluding recent acquisitions, was primarily driven by increases in our insurance category. Within Risk Assessment, both industry-standard insurance programs and property-specific rating and underwriting information contributed to its revenue growth. Refer to the Results of Continuing Operations by Segment within this section for further information regarding our revenues.

Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues was $178.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $154.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, an increase of $23.8 million or 15.4%. Our recent acquisitions accounted for an increase of $14.6 million in cost of revenues, primarily related to salaries and employee benefits. Excluding the impact of our recent acquisitions, our cost of revenues increased $9.2 million or 6.9%. The increase was primarily due to increases in salaries and employee benefits of $8.2 million and information technology expenses of $2.0 million. These increases were offset by a decrease in other operating costs of $1.0 million.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses, or SGA, were $75.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $82.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, a decrease of $7.9$6.9 million or 13.4%8.2%. Our recent acquisitions accounted for a decrease of $11.8 million in SGA, which was primarily related to 2015 transaction costs of the Wood Mackenzie acquisition which were non-recurring. Excluding costs associated with our recent acquisitions, SGA increased $4.9 million or 10.4%. The increase was primarily due to increases in salaries and employee benefits of $1.5 million, professional consulting costs of $2.2 million, information technology expenses of $0.2 million and other general expenses of $1.0 million.
Depreciation and Amortization of Fixed Assets
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets was $29.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $22.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, an increase of $6.6 million or 29.6%. The increase in depreciation and amortization of fixed assets includes depreciation and amortization related to our recent acquisitions of $4.6 million.
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of intangible assets was $23.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $22.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, an increase of $1.0 million or 3.9%. The increase was primarily related to our recent acquisitions of Wood Mackenzie, Infield, PCI and RII which amounted to $17.1 million, offset by intangible assets that had been fully amortized of $16.1 million.
Investment Income (Loss) and Others, net
Investment income (loss) and others, net was a gain of $0.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to a loss of $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015. The increase was mostly attributable by interest income generated from the subordinated promissory note related to the divestiture of our healthcare business.
Interest Expense
Interest expense was $31.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016, compared to $37.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, a decrease of $6.2 million or 16.5%. The decrease is primarily due to repayments on the Credit Facility partially funded by the net proceed from the divestiture of our healthcare business.
Provision for Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes was $53.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $34.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, an increase of $19.4 million or 56.3%. The effective tax rate was 31.69%33.49% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 compared to 37.90%17.79% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2015. The effective rate for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 was lowerhigher than the March 31,June 30, 2015 effective tax rate primarily due to non-recurring tax benefits related to the Wood Mackenzie acquisition.acquisition in 2015.
Net Income Margin
The net income margin for our consolidated results, including discontinued operations, was 48.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to 32.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2015. The discontinued operations, including the gain on sale of our healthcare business, increased our net income margin by 26.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2016. The discontinued operations lowered our net income margin by 4.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2015.

EBITDA Margin
The EBITDA margin for our consolidated results, including discontinued operations, was 46.8%92.3% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 compared to 47.1%59.5% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2015. The income from discontinued operations, including the gain on sale of our healthcare business, negatively impactedincreased our EBITDA margin by 3.6%43.1% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2016. The discontinued operations lowered our EBITDA margin by 5.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2015.
Results of Continuing Operations by Segment
Decision Analytics
Revenues
Revenues for our Decision Analytics segment were $312.9$630.1 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 compared to $213.4$470.3 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2015, an increase of $99.5$159.8 million or 46.7%34.0%. Excluding revenue of $89.3$137.7 million from our recent acquisitions, Decision Analytics revenue increased by $10.2$22.1 million or 4.8%5.2%. Our revenue by category for the periods presented is set forth below:
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
Percentage

For the Three Months Ended March 31,
Percentage2016 2015
Change

2016 2015
Change   

(In thousands)

(In thousands)

Insurance$171,545

$153,733

11.6 %$347,021

$319,009

8.8 %
Financial services 28,474

 35,170

(19.0)% 59,059

 61,550

(4.0)%
Energy and specialized markets 112,926

 24,448

361.9 % 224,044

 89,661

149.9 %
Total Decision Analytics$312,945

$213,351

46.7 %$630,124

$470,220

34.0 %
Our insurance revenue increased $17.8$28.0 million or 11.6%8.8%, primarily due to increases within our loss quantification solutions, insurance fraud revenue and underwriting solutions and catastrophe modeling services. Loss quantification in 2016 benefited from a non-recurring partnership revenue.
Our financial services revenue decreased $6.7$2.5 million or 19.0%4.0%, primarily due to a media effectiveness project revenue that occurred in the first quarter 2015. The decrease was partially offset by the continued demand for our analytic solutions and services.
Our energy and specialized markets revenue increased $88.4$134.3 million or 361.9%149.9%; excluding Wood Mackenzie, Infield and PCI revenues of $89.3$137.7 million, our energy and specialized markets revenue decreased $0.9$3.4 million or 3.6%6.7% due to declinedeclines in our weather risk solutions and our environmental health and safety services.
Revenues for our Decision Analytics segment were $317.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $256.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, an increase of $60.3 million or 23.5%. Excluding revenue of $48.4 million from our recent acquisitions, Decision Analytics revenue increased by $11.9 million or 5.5%. Our revenue by category for the periods presented is set forth below:

For the Three Months Ended June 30,
Percentage

2016 2015
Change
    

(In thousands)

Insurance$175,476

$165,276

6.2%
Financial services 30,585

 26,380

15.9%
Energy and specialized markets 111,118

 65,213

70.4%
Total Decision Analytics$317,179

$256,869

23.5%
Our insurance revenue increased $10.2 million or 6.2%, primarily due to increases within our loss quantification solutions, insurance fraud revenue and underwriting solutions. The decrease was partiallyThese increases were slightly offset by growthcatastrophe modeling solutions' modest decline.


Our financial services revenue increased $4.2 million or 15.9%, primarily due to the continued demand for our analytic solutions and services.
Our energy and specialized markets revenue increased $45.9 million or 70.4%; excluding Wood Mackenzie, Infield and PCI revenues of $48.4 million, our energy and specialized markets revenue decreased $2.5 million or 9.6% due to declines in our weather risk solutions and in our environmental health and safety services.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues for our Decision Analytics segment were $121.6$245.0 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 compared to $82.8$187.0 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2015, an increase of $38.8$58.0 million or 46.8%31.0%. Our recent acquisitions within the Decision Analytics segment, accounted forrepresented an increase of $33.6$47.8 million in cost of revenues, which was primarily related to salaries and employee benefits. Excluding the impact of our recent acquisitions, our cost of revenues increased $5.2$10.2 million or 6.4%6.1%. The increase was primarily due to increases in salaries and employee benefits of $5.6$10.6 million and other operating costsinformation technology expenses of $0.6$1.0 million. These increases were offset by decreases in data costs of $0.9 million and other operating costs of $0.5 million
Cost of revenues for our Decision Analytics segment were $123.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $104.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, an increase of $19.2 million or 18.4%. Our recent acquisitions within the Decision Analytics segment, represented an increase of $14.2 million in cost of revenues, which was primarily related to salaries and employee benefits. Excluding the impact of our recent acquisitions, our cost of revenues increased $5.0 million or 5.8%. The increase was primarily due to increases in salaries and employee benefits of $5.0 million and information technology expenseexpenses of $0.1$1.1 million. These increases were offset by a decrease in other operating costs of $1.1 million
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses for our Decision Analytics segment were $52.3$106.4 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 compared to $30.7$93.2 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2015, an increase of $21.6$13.2 million or 70.9%14.3%. Our recent acquisitions within the Decision Analytics segment, accounted for an increase of $22.0$10.2 million in SGA, which was primarily related to salaries and employee benefits. Excluding costs associated with our recent acquisitions, SGA decreased $0.4increased $3.0 million or 1.1%5.2%. The increase was primarily due to increases in salaries and employee benefits of $2.5$4.1 million and information technology expenseexpenses of $0.2$0.5 million. These increases were offset by decreasesa decrease in professional consulting fees of $2.9$1.6 million.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for our Decision Analytics segment were $54.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $62.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, a decrease of $8.4 million or 13.5%. Our recent acquisitions within the Decision Analytics segment, accounted for the decrease of $11.8 million in SGA, which was primarily related to transaction costs of the Wood Mackenzie acquisition. Excluding costs associated with our recent acquisitions, SGA increased $3.4 million or 11.9%. The increase was primarily due to increases in salaries and employee benefits of $1.6 million, professional consulting fees of $1.3 million, information technology expenses of $0.3 million and other general expenses of $0.2 million.
     EBITDA Margin
The EBITDA margin for our Decision Analytics segment, including discontinued operations, was 40.2%74.0% for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 compared to 40.0%50.5% for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2015. The income from discontinued operations, including the gain on sale of our healthcare business, negatively impactedincreased our EBITDA margin by 4.2%29.6% for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016. The discontinued operations lowered our EBITDA margin by 7.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2015.
Risk Assessment
Revenues
Revenues for our Risk Assessment segment were $179.8$360.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $342.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015, an increase of $18.3 million or 5.3%. Excluding the acquisition of RII, revenue for our Risk Assessment increased $17.9 million or 5.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2016. Revenues for our Risk Assessment segment were $181.1 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 compared to $170.9$171.7 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2015, an increase of $8.9$9.4 million or 5.2%5.5%. Excluding the acquisition of RII, revenue for our Risk Assessment increased $9.0 million or 5.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2016. The overall increase within this segment primarily resulted from an increase in prices derived from continued enhancements to the content of our industry-standard insurance programs' solutions as well as selling expanded solutions to existing customers.

Our revenue by category for the periods presented is set forth below:
 Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 Percentage
 2016 2015 Change
 (In thousands)  
Industry-standard insurance programs$137,427
 $130,596
 5.2%
Property-specific rating and underwriting information 42,329
  40,346
 4.9%
Total Risk Assessment$179,756
 $170,942
 5.2%
 Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 Percentage Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
 Percentage
 2016
2015 Change 2016
2015 Change
        
 (In thousands)   (In thousands)  
Industry-standard insurance
programs
$138,599
 $130,776
 6.0% $276,026
 $261,372
 5.6%
Property-specific rating and
underwriting information
 42,518
  40,954
 3.8%  84,847
  81,300
 4.4%
Total Risk Assessment$181,117
 $171,730
 5.5% $360,873
 $342,672
 5.3%
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues for our Risk Assessment segment was $51.7$106.7 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016

compared to $50.9$101.3 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2015, an increase of $0.8$5.4 million or 1.4%5.3%. The increase was primarily due to increases in salaries and employee benefits costs of $1.4$4.6 million, and ininformation technology expenses of $0.3 million, data costs of $0.6 million and recent acquisition of $0.4 million. These increases were offset by decreasesa decrease in other operating costs of $0.5 million.
Cost of revenues for our Risk Assessment segment was $55.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $50.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, an increase of $4.6 million or 9.1%. The increase was primarily due to increases in salaries and employee benefits costs of $3.2 million, information technology expenseexpenses of $0.6$0.9 million, recent acquisition of $0.4 million and other operating costs of $0.6$0.1 million.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses for our Risk Assessment segment were $18.7$40.2 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 compared to $19.0$39.0 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2015, a decreasean increase of $0.3$1.2 million or 2.2%3.2%. The decreaseincrease was primarily a decrease in professional consulting costs of $0.7 million and other general expense of $0.2 million. These decreases were offset bydue to increases in salaries and employee benefits of $0.3$0.2 million, professional consulting costs of $0.2 million, information technology expenses of $0.2 million and other general expense of $0.6 million.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for our Risk Assessment segment were $21.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $20.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, an increase of $1.5 million or 8.3%. The increase was primarily due to increases in professional consulting costs of $0.9 million and other general expense of $0.8 million. These increases were offset by decreases in salaries and employee benefits of $0.1 million and information technology expenses of $0.3$0.1 million.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin for our Risk Assessment segment was 60.8%59.3% for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 compared to 59.1% for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2015. The increase in our EBITDA margin was primarily attributed to operating leverage in the segment as well as cost efficiencies.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we had cash and cash equivalents and available-for-sale securities of $135.3$199.8 million and $141.9 million, respectively. Subscriptions for our solutions are billed and generally paid in advance of rendering services either quarterly or in full upon commencement of the annual or multi-year subscription period which is usually for one year. Subscriptionsin annual amounts. Most of our subscriptions are automatically renewed at the beginning of each calendar year. We have historically generated significant cash flows from operations. As a result of this factor, as well as the availability of funds under our $1,750.0$1,500.0 million Syndicated Revolving Credit Facility, or the Credit Facility, we believe that we will have sufficient cash to meet our working capital and capital expenditure needs, and to fuel our future growth plans.
We have historically managed the business with a working capital deficit due to the fact that, as described above, we offer our solutions and services primarily through annual subscriptions or long-term contracts, which are generally prepaid quarterly or annually in advance of the services being rendered. When cash is received for prepayment of invoices, we record an asset (cash and cash equivalents) on our balance sheet with the offset recorded as a current liability (fees received in advance). This current liability is deferred revenue that does not require a direct cash outflow since our customers have prepaid and are obligated to purchase the services. In most businesses, growth in revenue typically leads to an increase in the accounts receivable balance

causing a use of cash as a company grows. Unlike those businesses, our cash position is favorably affected by revenue growth, which results in a source of cash due to our customers prepaying for most of our services.
Our capital expenditures as a percentage of consolidated revenues for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015, were 5.5%5.6% and 5.4%6.3%, respectively. The expected capital expenditures for the year ending December 31, 2016 will be approximately $175.0$155.0 million, which we expect to primarily include expenditures on our technology infrastructure and our continuing investments in developing and enhancing our solutions. Expenditures related to developing and enhancing our solutions are predominately related to internal use software and are capitalized in accordance with ASC 350-40, "Accounting for Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use." We also capitalize amounts in accordance with ASC 985-20, "Software to be Sold, Leased or Otherwise Marketed."
We have also historically used a portion of our cash for repurchases of our common stock from our stockholders. During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015, we repurchased $116.4 million and $0 million of our common stock, respectively. 
Financing and Financing Capacity
We had total debt, excluding capital lease obligations and the discounts and debt issuance costs on our senior notes, of $3,005.0$2,300.0 million and $3,170.0 million at March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The debt at March 31,June 30, 2016 was primarily issued under senior notes in May 2015 and during 2012 and 2011. As of March 31,June 30, 2016, we had senior notes with an aggregate principal amount of $2,300.0 million outstanding, and we were in compliance with our financial debt covenants.
As of March 31,June 30, 2016, we had a borrowing capacity of $1,750.0$1,500.0 million of which $1,042.7$1,497.5 million was available for borrowings under the Credit Facility with Bank of America N.A., JP Morgan Chase, N.A., and a syndicate of banks. The Credit Facility may be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital needs and capital expenditures, acquisitions and the share repurchase program.
The Credit Facility contains certain financial and other covenants that, among other things, impose certain restrictions on indebtedness, liens, investments, and capital expenditures. These covenants also place restrictions on mergers, asset sales, sale/

leaseback transactions, payments between us and our subsidiaries, and certain transactions with affiliates. The financial covenants require that, at the end of any fiscal quarter, we have a consolidated interest coverage ratio of at least 3.0 to 1.0 and that we maintain, during any period of four fiscal quarters, a consolidated funded debt leverage ratio of 3.75 to 1.0, which ratio steps down to 3.5 to 1.0 at the end of the fourth fiscal quarter ending after the consummation of the acquisition of Wood Mackenzie.1.0. We were in compliance with all financial debt covenants under the Credit Facility as of March 31,June 30, 2016. During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016, we had total combined borrowings under the Credit Facility of $40.0 million and repaid $205.0$910.0 million. Interest on borrowings under the Credit Facility is payable at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.125% to 1.625%, depending upon the consolidated funded debt leverage ratio. A commitment fee on any unused balance is payable periodically and will range from 12.5 to 25 basis points based upon the consolidated funded debt leverage ratio. As of March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we had outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility of $705.0$0.0 million and $870.0 million, respectively. During Aprilthe six months ended June 30, 2016, we repaid $25.0utilized a portion of the proceeds from the sale of Verisk Health and cash flows from operations to repay the outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility. On May 26, 2016, we entered into the Second Amendment to the Credit Facility which reduced the borrowing capacity from $1,750.0 million of our revolver borrowings that were outstanding as of March 31, 2016.to $1,500.0 million and amended the pricing grid. All borrowings under the Credit Facility shall continue to remain unsecured.
Cash Flow
The following table summarizes our cash flow data for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015:
 
 Three Months Ended March 31, 
Percentage
Change
 2016 2015 
 (In thousands)  
Net cash provided by operating activities$303,879
 $270,990
 12.1%
Net cash used in investing activities$(31,290) $(25,225) 24.0%
Net cash used in financing activities$(277,805) $(132,057) 110.4%
 Six Months Ended June 30, 
Percentage
Change
 2016 2015 
    
 (In thousands)  
Net cash provided by operating activities$378,485
 $355,501
 6.5 %
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities$650,581
 $(2,865,258) (122.7)%
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities$(969,933) $2,603,364
 (137.3)%

Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $303.9$378.5 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 compared to $271.0$355.5 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2015. Excluding the discontinued operations of Verisk Health, net cash provided by operating activities was $281.8$357.0 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 compared to $234.4$301.5 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2015, an increase of 20.2%18.4%. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to an increase in cash receipts from customers driven by an increase in revenues and operating profitincome and additional operating cash flow from Wood Mackenzie.
Investing Activities
Net cash provided by investing activities was $650.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and net cash used in investing activities was $31.3of $2,865.3 million for the threesix months ended March 31, 2016 compared to $25.2 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2015. The change in investing activities was primarily due to an increase in capital expenditures.the net of cash acquisition of Wood Mackenzie of $2,889.6 million on May 19, 2015.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $277.8 million and $132.1$969.9 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and net cash provided by financing activities was $2,603.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively. The increaseNet cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was primarily duerelated to net repayments of our Credit Facility of $870.0 million partially funded by the net proceed from the divestiture of our healthcare business and the current year repurchases of common stock of $116.4 million duringmillion. Net cash provided by financing activities for the threesix months ended March 31, 2016, as well asJune 30, 2015 was primarily related to the net proceeds from the debt and equity offerings of $1,244.0 million and $720.8 million, respectively, and other borrowings from our Credit Facility, net of repayments, of short-term debt of $165.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to $130.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2015.$640.0 million.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Contractual Obligations
There have been no material changes to our contractual obligations outside the ordinary course of our business from those reported in our annual report on Form 10-K and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2016.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based on our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements require management to make estimates and judgments that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial

statements and revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. These estimates are based on historical experience and on other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates, including those related to acquisition purchase price allocations, revenue recognition, goodwill and intangible assets, pension and other post retirement benefits, stock-based compensation, income taxes and allowance for doubtful accounts. Actual results may differ from these assumptions or conditions. Some of the judgments that management makes in applying its accounting estimates in these areas are discussed under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our annual report on Form 10-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2016. Since the date of our annual report on Form 10-K, there have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates.

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Market risks at March 31,June 30, 2016 have not materially changed from those discussed under Item 7A in our annual report on Form 10-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2016.
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We are required to maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives at the reasonable assurance level.
Our management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the Company and our subsidiaries other than Wood Mackenzie, which was acquired on May 19, 2015, Infield, which was acquired on November 6, 2015, and PCI, which was acquired on November 20, 2015. Management excluded from its assessment the internal control over financial reporting regarding these acquisitions and in total represented approximately 4.9% of total assets, and 18.1% of revenues as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2016.10-Q. Based upon the foregoing assessments, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of March 31,June 30, 2016, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We are in the process of integratingintegrated Wood Mackenzie Infield, and PCI into our overall internal control over financial reporting process. Other than this ongoing integration, during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016, there has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.




PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
We are party to legal proceedings with respect to a variety of matters in the ordinary course of business. See Part I Item I. Note 15 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 for a description of our significant current legal proceedings, which is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 1A.Risk Factors
There has been no material change in the information provided under the heading “Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2016.
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
There were no unregistered sales of equity securities by the Company during the period covered by this report.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Our board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $2.3 billion. As of March 31,June 30, 2016, we had $353.0 million available to repurchase shares. These authorizations have no expiration dates and may be suspended or terminated at any time. Since the introduction of share repurchase as a feature of our capital management strategies in 2010, we have repurchased shares with an aggregate value of $1.9 billion. OurWe did not repurchase any shares repurchased for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 are set forth below.
        Total Number of  Value of Shares that
        Shares Purchased  May Yet Be
   Total Number  Average  as Part of Publicly  Purchased Under the
   of Shares  Price Paid  Announced Plans  Plans or Programs
Period Purchased  per Share  or Programs (in thousands)
January 1, 2016 through January 31, 2016 660,006
 $71.91
 660,006
 $421,891
February 1, 2016 through February 29, 2016 1,003,089
 $68.69
 1,003,089
 $352,989
March 1, 2016 through March 31, 2016 
  n/a
 
 $352,989
  1,663,095
 $69.97
 1,663,095
   
June 30, 2016.
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures
None.
Item 5.Other Information
None.
Item 6.Exhibits
See Exhibit Index.

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 


 Verisk Analytics, Inc.
 (Registrant)
   
   
   
Date: May 3,August 2, 2016By:/s/ Mark V. AnquillareEva F. Huston
       Mark V. AnquillareEva F. Huston
       ExecutiveSenior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
       (Principal Financial Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)


EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit
Number
 Description
10.1 Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated April 25, 2016 among Verisk Analytics, Inc., Argus Information and Advisory Services, LLC, Verisk Health, Inc., MediConnect Global, Inc., VCVH Holding Corp., VCVH Holdings LLC, VCVH Intermediate Holding Corp. and VCVH Holding II Corp. incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated April 28, 2016.
10.2Second Amendment dated May 26, 2016 to the Second Amended Restated Credit Agreement dated April 22, 2015 among Verisk Analytics, Inc., as borrower, and the lenders and agents party thereto incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8K, dated May 26, 2016.
   
31.1 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Verisk Analytics, Inc. pursuant to Rule 13a-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.*
   
31.2 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Verisk Analytics, Inc. pursuant to Rule 13a-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.*
   
32.1 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Verisk Analytics, Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
   
101.INS XBRL Instance Document.*
   
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.*
   
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.*
   
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase.*
   
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.*
   
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.*
 
*Filed herewith.



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