8-KExhibits & Filings

EQUIFAX INC 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Nov 4, 2009)

Filed November 4, 2009For Securities:EFX

Summary

This 8-K filing by Equifax Inc. (EFX) on November 4, 2009, primarily serves to provide an update on the company's financial performance through the "Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges." This exhibit, incorporated by reference into the report and an existing S-3 registration statement, covers the fiscal years from 2004 through 2008 and the nine months ending September 30, 2009. For investors, this filing is an important, albeit routine, disclosure that allows for the assessment of Equifax's ability to meet its fixed financial obligations, such as interest and lease payments, from its earnings. While the filing itself does not contain new operational or strategic news, it provides a key metric for evaluating the company's financial health and stability, especially in the context of its existing debt and lease commitments.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing date: November 4, 2009.
  • 2Report type: Form 8-K Current Report.
  • 3Company: Equifax Inc. (EFX).
  • 4Key item disclosed: Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
  • 5Reporting periods covered: Fiscal years 2004-2008 and the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
  • 6Purpose: To provide investors and regulators with a key financial metric for assessing debt servicing capability.
  • 7Exhibit included: Exhibit 12.1, the 'Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges'.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide the 'Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges' for Equifax Inc. This metric is important for assessing the company's ability to cover its fixed financial obligations, such as interest expenses and lease payments, from its earnings.

The disclosed financial information covers the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008, as well as the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009.

The detailed calculation is provided in Exhibit 12.1 to this Form 8-K filing, which is incorporated by reference into the report and Equifax Inc.'s effective Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-144009).

No, this particular 8-K filing is routine and solely focused on reporting the 'Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.' It does not contain information about new business developments, strategic changes, or material events beyond this financial calculation.