Summary
Equifax Inc. (EFX) filed an 8-K on October 23, 2019, to announce its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019. The report primarily consists of a press release detailing these results. Investors should note that the information within the press release is furnished, not filed, and therefore is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The key focus for investors will be the performance metrics and financial condition disclosed in the attached press release, which is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1.
Key Highlights
- 1Equifax announced its third quarter 2019 financial results on October 23, 2019.
- 2The announcement was made via a press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
- 3The filing pertains to the period ending September 30, 2019.
- 4Investors should refer to the attached press release for specific financial performance details.
- 5Information in the press release is furnished, not filed, meaning it does not carry the same legal liabilities as a filed document.
- 6The 8-K serves as notification of the earnings release.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce Equifax Inc.'s financial results for the third quarter of 2019, which ended on September 30, 2019. It includes a press release detailing these results.
The detailed financial results are provided in the press release that is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 for specific performance metrics and financial condition information.
When information is furnished, it means it's provided to the public but does not carry the same legal liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed' with the SEC. This is a standard practice for earnings press releases.