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EQUIFAX INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 4, 2007)

Filed May 4, 2007For Securities:EFX

Summary

Equifax Inc. filed this Form 8-K on May 4, 2007, to announce a reorganization of its reportable business segments, effective January 1, 2007. This change follows a strategic review and is intended to provide a clearer structure for reporting financial performance. The company is recasting its segment presentation for the year ended December 31, 2006, within its upcoming 2006 Form 10-K to align with the new structure. Key to investors is the creation of distinct segments: U.S. Consumer Information Solutions, North America Commercial Solutions, and International. A segment named North America Personal Solutions, previously a component of North America Information Services, is now also a standalone reportable segment. This restructuring aims to enhance transparency and comparability of Equifax's diverse business operations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Equifax Inc. has reorganized its reportable business segments, effective January 1, 2007, after a strategic review.
  • 2The new segments are U.S. Consumer Information Solutions, North America Commercial Solutions, International, and North America Personal Solutions.
  • 3The U.S. Consumer Information Solutions segment combines former Marketing Services and North America Information Services (excluding commercial and Canada).
  • 4North America Commercial Solutions now encompasses the U.S. and Canadian commercial businesses.
  • 5International segment includes Canadian consumer business and all businesses in Europe and Latin America.
  • 6North America Personal Solutions, formerly a component, is now a separate reportable segment.
  • 7The company will recast its 2006 Form 10-K financial reporting to reflect these new segment classifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Equifax Inc.'s reorganization of its reportable business segments, effective January 1, 2007. This change is a result of a strategic review and aims to provide a more structured presentation of the company's business operations.

The reorganization aims to enhance clarity and comparability. By establishing distinct reportable segments such as U.S. Consumer Information Solutions, North America Commercial Solutions, International, and North America Personal Solutions, investors should be able to better analyze the performance of each distinct business area.

The company is recasting the presentation of its reportable segments for all periods presented in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. This means updated segment information for 2006 will be available within that filing, which is expected to reflect these changes.

No, this filing primarily concerns an internal reorganization of how existing business segments are reported. It does not announce any new business operations, acquisitions, or divestitures.