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EQUIFAX INC 8-K Report (Aug 8, 2002)

Filed August 8, 2002For Securities:EFX

Summary

Equifax Inc. filed a Form 8-K on August 8, 2002, primarily to disclose the submission of sworn statements from its Principal Executive Officer, Thomas F. Chapman, and its Principal Financial Officer, Philip J. Mazzilli. These statements were made in response to a Commission order dated June 27, 2002, requiring such sworn affidavits concerning facts and circumstances related to previous Exchange Act filings. The filing does not contain new financial results or operational updates, but rather addresses procedural requirements and regulatory compliance following an SEC directive.

Key Highlights

  • 1Equifax submitted sworn statements from its CEO and CFO on August 8, 2002.
  • 2These statements address facts and circumstances relating to previous Exchange Act filings.
  • 3The submission is in response to an SEC order dated June 27, 2002.
  • 4This 8-K filing is procedural and focuses on regulatory compliance.
  • 5The filing does not include new financial performance data or operational disclosures.
  • 6Information furnished under Regulation FD is not considered 'filed' for liability purposes unless specifically referenced.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report that Equifax Inc. has submitted sworn statements from its CEO and CFO to the SEC, as required by a SEC order dated June 27, 2002. These statements relate to the circumstances surrounding previous Exchange Act filings.

No, this filing does not contain any new financial results, performance metrics, or operational updates. It is purely a procedural disclosure related to regulatory compliance.

The 'Sworn Statements' are affidavits provided by Equifax's Principal Executive Officer (CEO) and Principal Financial Officer (CFO) to the SEC. These statements attest to certain facts and circumstances concerning the company's previous filings with the Securities Exchange Act.

This statement means that the content of this specific 8-K filing, particularly under Item 9 (Regulation FD Disclosure), is not subject to the liabilities associated with Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It also indicates that the information will not be automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated.