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EQUIFAX INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Oct 10, 2006)

Filed October 10, 2006For Securities:EFX

Summary

Equifax Inc. (EFX) announced on October 9, 2006, the completion of its acquisition of Austin Consolidated Holdings, Inc. (Austin-Tetra), which was finalized on October 6, 2006. This report, filed under Form 8-K, primarily serves to disclose this material event through a press release, as per Regulation FD. The acquisition signifies a strategic move by Equifax to expand its business operations, although the specific financial terms and strategic implications are detailed in the accompanying press release, which is incorporated by reference. Investors should note that this filing is furnished under Item 7.01 and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, nor is it automatically incorporated into other filings. The primary takeaway for investors is the completed acquisition, suggesting potential growth and integration activities for Equifax. Further details on the acquisition's impact and rationale would be found in the referenced press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Equifax Inc. completed the acquisition of Austin Consolidated Holdings, Inc. (Austin-Tetra) on October 6, 2006.
  • 2The acquisition was announced via a press release dated October 9, 2006.
  • 3This Form 8-K filing is primarily for Regulation FD disclosure of the acquisition.
  • 4The acquisition marks a material corporate change for Equifax Inc.
  • 5The press release (Exhibit 99.1) contains further details about the acquisition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to publicly disclose, in accordance with Regulation FD, the completion of Equifax Inc.'s acquisition of Austin Consolidated Holdings, Inc. (Austin-Tetra).

The acquisition of Austin Consolidated Holdings, Inc. (Austin-Tetra) was completed on October 6, 2006.

More details about the acquisition can be found in the press release issued by Equifax Inc. on October 9, 2006, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

No, the information furnished under Item 7.01 of this Form 8-K is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it subject to the liabilities of that Section, unless expressly incorporated by reference into another filing.