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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. As of December 31,
2002, Equifax has approximately 9,504 shareholders of record.
DIVIDENDS
Cash dividends have been paid by Equifax for 90 consecutive
years. In the third quarter of 2001, the dividend was reduced due
to the spin-off of Certegy. In 2002, investors were paid dividends
of .08 cents per share. In most cases, shareholders of record
receive cash dividends quarterly on specific payable dates.
DIVIDENDS PER SHARE
Quarter 2002 2001
First $0.020 $0.093
Second $0.020 $0.093
Third $0.020 $0.020
Fourth $0.020 $0.020
Year $0.080 $0.225
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 share-
holders may purchase additional shares and non-shareholders may
make initial investments through the Plan Administrator, SunTrust
Bank. 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.
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING
The Equifax annual meeting of shareholders will be held at 10:00 a.m.
on Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at the Carter Presidential Center,
453 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia. Proxies will be mailed
to all shareholders before the meeting.
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) 885-8000, in writing to P.O. Box 4081, Atlanta, Georgia
30302, or by email to [email protected]. Requests may be faxed
to (404) 885-8988. Form10-K, the Annual Report to the Securities
and Exchange Commission, will be available after March 31, 2003.
Shareholders may obtain a copy 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*
2002 2001
(In dollars) High Low High Low
1st Quarter 31.30 22.69 19.58 16.24
2nd Quarter 29.92 25.19 22.94 17.52
3rd Quarter 27.03 18.93 27.41 18.60
4th Quarter 25.80 20.03 25.33 21.45
Year 31.30 18.93 27.41 16.24
* Stock prices have been adjusted to reflect the spin-off of Certegy.
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