Equifax, founded in 1899, engages in the collection, organization and management of various types of credit, financial, public record, demographic, and marketing information regarding individuals and businesses. The company s proprietary databases contain information on more than 400 million consumers and businesses worldwide. Its products and services include consumer credit information, information database management, marketing information, business credit information, decision-making and analytical tools, and identity verification services. The company serves customers across a wide range of industries, including financial services, retail, health care, telecommunications and utilities, brokerage, insurance, and municipalities. Equifax is a member of Standard & Poors 500 Index, and is headquartered in Atlanta. It operates in the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, El Salvador, Peru, and Uruguay.