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EQUIFAX INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 3, 2010)

Filed February 3, 2010For Securities:EFX

Summary

Equifax Inc. (EFX) filed an 8-K report on February 3, 2010, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009. This filing primarily serves to attach the press release detailing these results, rather than providing new operational or financial data directly within the 8-K itself. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific financial performance, earnings per share, revenue figures, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company for the reported periods. The report indicates that the press release contains information that is not considered "filed" for regulatory purposes under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Therefore, any analysis or interpretation of the financial results should be based on the comprehensive details within the press release, keeping in mind the disclaimer about its non-filed status unless specifically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Equifax Inc. reported its financial results for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2009.
  • 2The 8-K filing on February 3, 2010, primarily serves to attach the press release containing these financial results.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1 is the press release disclosing the company's financial performance for Q4 and full-year 2009.
  • 4The information within the press release is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5Investors should consult Exhibit 99.1 for detailed financial metrics, including revenue and earnings.
  • 6The filing confirms the company's principal executive offices are located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Equifax Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, by attaching the relevant press release as an exhibit.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should review this press release for specific financial performance data.

No, the press release itself is furnished to the SEC as part of this filing, but the information within it is generally not considered "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless specifically incorporated by reference into another SEC filing by Equifax.

This 8-K filing itself does not list specific financial metrics. The key financial results, such as revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking statements, are detailed in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that accompanies this filing. Investors should refer to that document for specifics.