EQUIFAX INC — M&A Activity 2009

Oct 28, 2009

8-K 1 a09-32360_18k.htm 8-K

UNITED STATES

*SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION*

*Washington, D.C. 20549*

FORM 8-K

*CURRENT REPORT*

*Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934*

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 27, 2009

*EQUIFAX INC.*

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Georgia	1-6605	58-0401110
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1550 Peachtree Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia	30309
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (404) 885-8000

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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*Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.*

On October 28, 2009, Equifax Inc. issued a press release relating to the closing of the previously reported acquisition of IXI Corporation. A copy of the text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. The information in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

*Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.*

(c) Exhibits:

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Equifax Inc. press release issued October 28,
2009, announcing the closing of the acquisition of IXI Corporation.

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*SIGNATURE*

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

| By: | /s/
Kent E. Mast |
| --- | --- |
| Name: | Kent
E. Mast |
| Title: | Corporate
Vice President and Chief Legal Officer |
| Date:
October 28, 2009 | |

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*Exhibit Index*

The following exhibit is being furnished with this report:

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Equifax Inc. press release issued October 28,
2009, announcing the closing of the acquisition of IXI Corporation.

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