ATLANTA – The Board of Directors of Equifax Inc. (NYSE: EFX) today approved an increase in its dividend payment for the second quarter of 2005 by 33 percent to $.04 per share from $.03 per share. The Board declared the quarterly dividend, payable on June 15, 2005, to shareholders of record as of May 25, 2005. Equifax has paid cash dividends for 92 consecutive years.


“This action is yet another demonstration of Equifax’s outstanding financial strength and reiterates the board’s confidence in the company’s ability to maintain that strength, as well as the continued commitment to return value to our shareholders,” said Thomas F. Chapman, chairman and CEO.


About Equifax
Equifax Inc. is a global leader in turning information into intelligence. For businesses, Equifax provides faster and easier ways to find, approve and market to the right customers. For consumers, Equifax offers easier, instantaneous ways to buy products or services, and better insight into and management of their personal credit. Equifax. Information That Empowers.


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