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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 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 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 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 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
    High Low High Low
  (In dollars)
  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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