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Equifax CEO Mark Begor to continue beyond 2025; board cites strong performance
EQUIFAX INC
- CEO Mark W. Begor's employment agreement end date of Dec 31, 2025 removed; he will continue until terminated per amended terms.
- Under Begor, revenue grew 50% since 2018 despite 34% mortgage market decline; market cap rose from $14B to $33B (14% CAGR).
- Equifax completed over $1.5B cloud transformation and invested $4.5B in 25 bolt-on acquisitions since 2018.
- New agreement eliminates severance for termination without cause or for good reason except in change-in-control scenario.
- Board expresses confidence in continuing leadership; company delivered 100+ new products annually with Vitality Index above 10% since 2022.