ValueAct ups stake in Equifax with purchase of 1.9 million shares

By Lisa Kerner

Charlotte, N.C., Jan. 16 - Equifax, Inc. investors led by ValueAct Capital Master Fund, LP purchased an additional 1.9 million shares of the company's stock, upping their stake in the company to 7.2% from 5.3%.

The shares were acquired between Jan. 8 and Jan. 15 priced from $32.63 to $33.83 each, according to a schedule 13D filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The investors own 9,548,768 shares of the Atlanta-based company.

Equifax is an information technology provider that collects and organizes credit, financial, public record, demographic and marketing information on individuals and businesses.

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