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 dividends 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 shareholders 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 9:30 a.m. on
Wednesday, April 28, 2004, in the Walter C. Hill Auditorium at the High
Museum 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. Form 10-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 |
|
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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