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Equifax began operations in 1899 and became a publicly
owned corporation in 1965. Equifax common stock is listed
on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol EFX.
As of December 31, 2006, Equifax had approximately 7,340
shareholders of record.
Cash dividends have been paid by Equifax for 94 consecutive
years. The Board of Directors sets the record and payment dates
for dividends. A dividend of 4 cents per share was paid in March
2007. Equifax normally pays dividends on March 15, June 15,
September 15 and December 15.
| Quarter |
2006 |
2005 |
| First |
$0.04 |
$0.03 |
| Second |
0.04 |
0.04 |
| Third |
0.04 |
0.04 |
| Fourth |
0.04 |
0.04 |
| Year |
$0.16 |
$0.15 |
The Investors' Service Plan provides shareholders and other investors
with a convenient and economical way to purchase shares of
Equifax common stock directly through the Plan. Current shareholders
may purchase additional shares and non-shareholders
may make initial investments through the Plan Administrator,
Computershare Investor Services. Shareholders may reinvest their
quarterly dividends and may make optional cash investments weekly
in amounts up to $10,000 per month. A brochure and enrollment
form are available by calling toll-free (888) 887-2971.
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The Equifax annual meeting of shareholders will be held at
9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 4, 2007, in the Walter C. Hill
Auditorium at the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia. A
proxy statement and notice of the meeting will be distributed
to all shareholders prior to the meeting.
A broad range of consumer, business, investor and governance
information is available at www.equifax.com.
Investor requests for financial information may be directed by
phone to (404) 885-8000; in writing to P.O. Box 4081, Atlanta,
Georgia 30302; or by email to investor@equifax.com. Requests
may be faxed to (404) 885-8988. Shareholders may obtain a copy
of our 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K, without charge, by
writing to the Corporate Secretary, P.O. Box 4081, Atlanta, Georgia
30302, or online from our website, www.equifax.com.
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2006 |
2005 |
| Quarter |
High |
Low |
High |
Low |
| First |
$39.42 |
$36.20 |
$31.57 |
$26.97 |
| Second |
$38.86 |
$33.59 |
$36.52 |
$29.63 |
| Third |
$37.84 |
$30.15 |
$38.07 |
$32.60 |
| Fourth |
$41.64 |
$35.30 |
$38.98 |
$33.50 |
| Year |
$41.64 |
$30.15 |
$38.98 |
$26.97 |
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