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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
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.
DIVIDENDS
Cash dividends have been paid by Equifax for 98 consecutive years.
The Board of Directors sets the record and payment date for
dividends. A dividend of 16 cents per share was paid in March 2011.
Equifax normally pays dividends on March 15, June 15,
September 15 and December 15.
DIVIDENDS PER SHARE
Quarter 2010 2009 2008
First $0.04 $0.04 $0.04
Second $0.04 $0.04 $0.04
Third $0.04 $0.04 $0.04
Fourth $0.16 $0.04 $0.04
Year $0.28 $0.16 $0.16
INVESTORS’ SERVICE PLAN
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, American Stock Transfer
& Trust Company. 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 (866) 665-2279.
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING
The Equifax annual meeting of shareholders will be held at 9:30 a.m.
on Thursday, May 5, 2011, in the Company’s executive offices at
1550 Peachtree St., N.W., Atlanta, Georgia. A proxy statement and
notice of the meeting will be distributed to shareholders with this
annual report.
EQUIFAX ON THE INTERNET
A broad range of consumer, business, investor and governance
information is available at www.equifax.com.
INVESTOR RELATIONS
Investor requests for financial information may be directed by
phone to (404) 855-8000; in writing to P.O. Box 4081, Atlanta,
Georgia 30302; or by e-mail to [email protected]. Requests
may be faxed to (404) 885-8988. Shareholders may obtain a copy
of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2010, without charge, by writing to the Corporate Secretary,
P.O. Box 4081, Atlanta, Georgia 30302, or online from our website,
www.equifax.com.
STOCK PRICES
2010 2009 2008
Quarter High Low High Low High Low
First $36.63 $30.93 $28.43 $19.63 $37.28 $31.49
Second $36.22 $27.98 $29.62 $24.00 $39.95 $33.43
Third $32.29 $27.64 $29.33 $24.39 $37.29 $32.43
Fourth $36.13 $30.53 $31.64 $27.21 $34.20 $19.38
Year $36.63 $27.64 $31.64 $19.63 $39.95 $19.38
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