Summary
Equifax Inc. (EFX) announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, via a press release filed on February 8, 2012. While the filing itself is brief, it references an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the detailed financial performance data. Investors should refer to this press release for specifics on revenue, earnings, and other key financial metrics for the period.
Key Highlights
- 1Equifax Inc. reported its financial results for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2011.
- 2The information was disclosed via a press release issued on February 8, 2012.
- 3The press release, Exhibit 99.1, contains the actual financial results and operational details.
- 4The filing serves as notification of the earnings release and provides context for the attached document.
- 5Information within the press release is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes unless explicitly incorporated by reference in another filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Equifax Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011, by referencing the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1).
The specific financial details, including revenue, earnings per share, and other performance metrics, are contained within the press release dated February 8, 2012, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
No, the filing explicitly states that the information in Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other filings, unless specifically stated otherwise.
Equifax announced these results via a press release on February 8, 2012.