Summary
Equifax Inc. (EFX) filed an 8-K on October 23, 2013, to report its financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2013. The filing itself is primarily a notification that a press release containing these results has been issued and is attached as an exhibit. Investors can find the detailed financial performance, including revenue, earnings per share, and segment performance, within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) referenced in the 8-K. While the 8-K does not provide the financial data directly, it serves as the official notification of the release of this information to the public, marking a key point for tracking the company's operational and financial standing for the period ending September 30, 2013.
Key Highlights
- 1Equifax Inc. announced its financial results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013.
- 2The filing is an 8-K, specifically reporting under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
- 3The detailed financial results are provided in a press release dated October 23, 2013, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
- 4The press release contains information on the company's performance up to September 30, 2013.
- 5This filing serves as the official public disclosure of Equifax's quarterly and year-to-date financial performance for the specified periods.
- 6Information furnished in the press release is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 unless expressly incorporated by reference in a filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report Equifax Inc.'s financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2013, which ended on September 30, 2013. It announces that a press release with these details has been issued.
The actual financial results, including detailed performance metrics, are contained within the press release issued by Equifax Inc. on October 23, 2013, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
This specific 8-K filing primarily serves to disclose historical financial results. While the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) might contain forward-looking statements as is typical in earnings announcements, the 8-K itself is focused on reporting past performance.
The filing explicitly states that the information in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated by reference into other filings, unless expressly stated otherwise in a specific filing.