Equifax 2006 Annual Report Download - page 89

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, 2006, Equifax had approximately 7,340
shareholders of record.
DIVIDENDS
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.
DIVIDENDS PER SHARE
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
INVESTORS’ SERVICE PLAN
The Investors’ Service Plan provides shareholders and other inves-
tors 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,
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 [phone].
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING
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.
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 fi nancial information may be directed by
phone to [phone]; in writing to P.O. Box 4081, Atlanta,
Georgia 30302; or by email to [email protected]. Requests
may be faxed to [phone]. 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.
STOCK PRICES
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
Equifax is a registered trademark of Equifax Inc. Equifax Accel is a trademark of Equifax Inc.
A-T Number is a registered service mark owned by Austin-Tetra, Inc., a subsidiary of Equifax Inc.
All other trademarks and service marks not owned by Equifax Inc. or its subsidiaries that appear
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Copyright © 2007, Equifax Inc., Atlanta, Georgia. All rights reserved.
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NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MATTERS
As a listed company with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Equifax is subject to certain corporate governance standards as required
by the NYSE and/or the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Among other requirements, Equifax’s CEO, as required by Section
303A.12(a) of the NYSE Listed Company Manual, must certify to the NYSE each year whether or not he is aware of any violations by
the Company of NYSE Corporate Governance listing standards as of the date of the certification. On May 25, 2006, Equifax’s CEO,
Richard F. Smith, submitted such a certifi cation to the NYSE which stated that he was not aware of any violation by Equifax of the
NYSE Corporate Governance listing standards. On February 27, 2007, Equifax fi led its 2006 Form 10-K with the SEC, which included
as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2, the required CEO and CFO Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302 certifi cations.
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