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EQUIFAX INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 26, 2011)

Filed October 26, 2011For Securities:EFX

Summary

Equifax Inc. (EFX) filed an 8-K on October 26, 2011, to report its financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2011. The company issued a press release on the same day, detailing these financial outcomes. Investors should note that while this press release contains crucial financial information, it is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless specifically referenced. Therefore, investors should review the press release content carefully for key performance indicators and management commentary. The primary purpose of this filing is to provide timely disclosure of Equifax's financial performance during the specified periods. While the specific details of the results are within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), the filing itself serves as a notification to the market that these results have been made public. Investors are encouraged to access Exhibit 99.1 to understand the company's revenue, profitability, and any other significant financial metrics reported for Q3 and year-to-date 2011.

Key Highlights

  • 1Equifax Inc. (EFX) disclosed its financial results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011.
  • 2The disclosure was made via a press release issued on October 26, 2011.
  • 3The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 4Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered "filed" for certain regulatory purposes.
  • 5Investors should consult Exhibit 99.1 for the specific financial performance details.
  • 6The filing serves as an official notification of the public release of financial results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report Equifax Inc.'s financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2011. It officially notifies the market that these results have been publicly disclosed via a press release.

The specific financial results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011, are detailed in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the information in the press release furnished under Item 2.02 is generally not considered "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into future filings under the Securities Act of 1933, unless specifically stated in those filings.

The financial results disclosed in this filing cover the three-month period and the nine-month period, both ending on September 30, 2011.