Exhibit 99.1
1550 Peachtree Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Jeff Dodge |
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David Rubinger |
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Investor Relations |
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Media Relations |
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Earthlink CEO Garry Betty Elected to Equifax Board of Directors
ATLANTA , May 19, 2005 - Equifax Inc. (NYSE: EFX) announced today the election of Charles G. “Garry” Betty to its board of directors. Betty is president, CEO and a member of the Board of Directors of EarthLink, Inc.(NASDAQ: ELNK), one of the nation’s leading Internet service providers with over 5 million subscribers nationwide. Before joining EarthLink in 1996, Betty served as president and CEO of Digital Communications Associates, Inc. (DCA), and was the youngest CEO on the New York Stock Exchange.
Prior to DCA, Betty was a senior executive with Hayes Microcomputer Products and has been credited with turning the modem into a consumer commodity. A Georgia native, Betty is a graduate from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.
“As the leader of a world-class technology company like EarthLink, Garry has earned the reputation as both a visionary and a savvy business leader. His experience and technology knowledge will make him an invaluable addition to our board,” said Thomas F. Chapman, Equifax’s chairman and CEO.
“I have long respected Equifax for its industry leadership and outstanding financial performance. It is an honor for me to serve on this board of directors,” said Betty.
Betty’s term as a director will extend through 2006 and he will serve as a member of the board’s finance committee.
About Equifax
Equifax Inc. is a global leader in turning information into intelligence. For
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