8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

EQUIFAX INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 8, 2006)

Filed September 8, 2006For Securities:EFX

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Equifax Inc. (EFX) on September 8, 2006, primarily serves as a disclosure vehicle for a press release issued the same day. The press release provides an update to the company's financial outlook for 2006 and outlines its long-term growth strategy, which was to be presented at an investor conference later that day. This filing is furnished under Regulation FD, meaning the information is not considered officially "filed" with the SEC for purposes of Section 18 liability and is not incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated. Investors should note that this report is a summary of information that was publicly disclosed in a press release and at an investor conference. The key takeaway is Equifax's proactive communication regarding its financial performance expectations and strategic direction. While the specific details of the financial outlook and growth strategy are within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1), the filing itself signals management's intent to keep the market informed about material updates.

Key Highlights

  • 1Equifax Inc. issued an 8-K on September 8, 2006, to report on a press release.
  • 2The press release updated the company's 2006 financial outlook.
  • 3The press release also provided an overview of Equifax's long-term growth strategy.
  • 4This information was presented at an Equifax investor conference on the same day.
  • 5The filing is made under Regulation FD disclosure rules.
  • 6The furnished information is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose a press release issued by Equifax Inc. on September 8, 2006. This press release contained an update to the company's 2006 financial outlook and an overview of its long-term growth strategy.

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) is an SEC rule designed to prevent selective disclosure of material nonpublic information. By furnishing the press release under Regulation FD, Equifax is ensuring that the information provided to the market is simultaneously available to all investors, rather than being disclosed privately to select individuals.

No, according to the filing, the information furnished under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated. This means Equifax is not subject to the same liabilities as if the information were formally filed.

The detailed financial outlook for 2006 and the overview of the long-term growth strategy were provided in the press release dated September 8, 2006, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors would need to refer to that exhibit for specific quantitative and strategic information.