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EQUIFAX INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 21, 2005)

Filed July 21, 2005For Securities:EFX

Summary

Equifax Inc. filed an 8-K on July 21, 2005, to report its financial results for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005. This filing primarily serves as an announcement of these results, with the detailed financial information contained within an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1). Investors should note that this report itself does not contain the specific financial metrics. Instead, it directs them to the press release for the actual earnings figures, revenue, and any commentary on performance. The filing also clarifies that the information in the press release is not officially 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, a standard disclaimer for such announcements, meaning it's not subject to the same liability as formal SEC filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Equifax Inc. (EFX) reported its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2005.
  • 2The reporting date for these results was July 21, 2005.
  • 3The detailed financial information is provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4This 8-K filing primarily serves as a notification and incorporates the press release by reference.
  • 5The press release content is furnished, not filed, under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act.
  • 6Donald T. Heroman, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results for the periods ended June 30, 2005, are detailed in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

When information is 'furnished' rather than 'filed,' it means it is being provided to the SEC for disclosure purposes but is not subject to the same liability provisions as formally filed documents under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is a common practice for earnings press releases.

No, this particular 8-K filing (Item 2.02) does not contain detailed financial statements directly. It references an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) where the financial results and related commentary are provided.

The financial results reported are for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005.