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68 EQUIFAX. INFORMATION THAT EMPOWERS.
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,
2003, Equifax had approximately 8,988 shareholders of record.
DIVIDENDS
Cash dividends have been paid by Equifax for 91 consecutive
years. In 2003, investors were paid dividends of .08 cents per
share. In most cases, shareholders of record receive cash divi-
dends quarterly on specific payable dates.
DIVIDENDS PER SHARE
Quarter 2003 2002
First $0.020 $0.020
Second $0.020 $0.020
Third $0.020 $0.020
Fourth $0.020 $0.020
Year $0.080 $0.080
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’ M EETING
The Equifax annual meeting of shareholders will be held at 9:30 a.m.
on Wednesday, April 28, 2004, in the Walter C. Hill Auditorium at the
High M useum of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street, N.E., 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 investor@equifax.com. Requests
may be faxed to (404) 885-8988. Form10-K, the Annual Report to
the Securities and Exchange Commission, will be available after
March 15, 2004. 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
2003 2002
(In dollars) High Low High Low
1st Quarter 24.41 17.84 31.30 22.69
2nd Quarter 27.57 19.49 29.92 25.19
3rd Quarter 26.71 21.71 27.03 18.93
4th Quarter 24.86 22.26 25.80 20.03
Year 27.57 17.84 31.30 18.93
Form #3201-03
SHAREHOLDER INFORM ATION
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