ChoicePoint Income Falls in Quarter

ChoicePoint Inc. reported net income of $32.6 million for the second quarter, a decrease from $34.9 million last year.

The data services company attributed this to charges stemming from severance and lease abandonment.
The Alpharetta, GA firm posted revenue of $269.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, an increase over revenue of $260.6 million in the prior year.