EQUIFAX INC: Revised the requirements for shareholders to request a special meeting, now requiring at least 25% voting power held for at least one year (effective 2026-06-16).
“On June 16, 2026, the Board of Directors of Equifax Inc. (the “Company”) approved amendments to the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”), effective immediately. The amendments to the Bylaws revise the requirements for shareholders to request a special meeting by providing that a special meeting of the shareholders may be called by the Secretary of the Company upon the proper request of one or more shareholders owning at least 25% of the voting power of all shares of stock of the Company issued and outstanding for at least one year as of the date of the request, subject to compliance with the procedural requirements set forth in the amendments. The amendments also include certain other ministerial clarifications and updates. A copy of the Bylaws, including the amendments referenced above, is included as Exhibit 3.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein.”
Shareholder Votes
EQUIFAX INC shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal to Lower Ownership Threshold to Call a Special Meeting of Shareholders to 10% at the 2026-05-07 meeting.
“5. Shareholder Proposal to Lower Ownership Threshold to Call a Special Meeting of Shareholders to 10% . A shareholder proposal to amend the Company’s Bylaws to provide shareholders owning at least 10% of the Company’s outstanding common stock with the right to request a special meeting of shareholders was not approved. The vote totals were 38,908,801 shares for, 68,336,404 shares against, 265,685 share abstentions and 5,351,539 broker non-votes.”
Shareholder Votes
EQUIFAX INC shareholders approved Advisory Vote to Lower Ownership Threshold to Call a Special Meeting of Shareholders to 25% at the 2026-05-07 meeting.
“4. Advisory Vote to Lower Ownership Threshold to Call a Special Meeting of Shareholders to 25% . Shareholders approved, on a non-binding, advisory basis, a proposal to amend the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”) to provide shareholders owning at least 25% of the Company’s outstanding common stock with the right to request a special meeting of shareholders. The vote totals were 98,693,741 shares for, 7,166,821 shares against, 1,650,328 share abstentions and 5,351,539 broker non-votes.”
Shareholder Votes
EQUIFAX INC shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2026-05-07 meeting.
“3. Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm . Shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026. The vote totals were 107,056,475 shares for, 5,741,059 shares against and 64,895 share abstentions.”
Shareholder Votes
EQUIFAX INC shareholders approved Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation at the 2026-05-07 meeting.
“2. Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation . Shareholders approved, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers. The vote totals were 90,426,432 shares for, 16,817,915 shares against, 266,543 share abstentions and 5,351,539 broker non-votes.”
Shareholder Votes
EQUIFAX INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-05-07 meeting.
“1. Election of Directors . Shareholders elected ten directors to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors are elected and qualified. The vote totals for each of these individuals is set forth below: Director Shares For Shares Against Shares Abstained Mark W. Begor 105,206,414 2,250,062 54,414 Mark L. Feidler 100,219,021 7,236,445 55,424 Karen L. Fichuk 105,863,671 1,585,816 61,403 G. Thomas Hough 103,828,010 3,628,439 54,441 Barbara A. Larson 105,879,543 1,567,857 63,490 Robert D. Marcus 99,907,592 7,548,239 55,059 Scott A. McGregor 105,480,077 1,968,773 62,040 John A. McKinley 103,005,010 4,441,939 63,941 Melissa D. Smith 103,060,667 4,338,108 112,115 Audrey Boone Tillman 104,520,079 2,876,977 113,834 There were 5,351,539 broker non-votes with respect to each director nominee listed above.”
Debt Financings
EQUIFAX INC amended revolving credit of aggregate principal amount of $2 billion with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent at removes the 10 basis point credit spread adjustment applicable to “Term SOFR” bo maturing from August 25, 2028 to August 25, 2029.
“The Amendment, among other things, increases the commitments of the unsecured revolving credit facility provided pursuant to the Credit Agreement from an aggregate principal amount of $1.5 billion to aggregate principal amount of $2 billion, increases the swingline loan availability from $150 million to $200 million, and removes the 10 basis point credit spread adjustment applicable to “Term SOFR” borrowings.”
Material Agreements
EQUIFAX INC amended Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent valued at $1.5 billion to aggregate principal amount of $2 billion (effective 2026-04-23).
“On April 23, 2026, Equifax Inc. (the “Company”) and certain of its subsidiaries, Equifax Limited, Equifax Canada Co., Equifax International Treasury Services Unlimited Company and Equifax Australia Holdings Pty Ltd (collectively, the “Subsidiary Borrowers”), entered into a Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “Amendment”)”
Earnings Releases
EQUIFAX INC reported the quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $1,648.9 million, net income $171.5 million, EPS $1.42 per share. Guidance lowered.
“of February Guidance ATLANTA, APRIL 21, 2026 -- Equifax ® (NYSE: EFX) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. • First quarter reported revenue of $1.649 billion, up a strong 14% with 13% local currency revenue growth and $37 million above the midpoint of our February guidance framework. • Revenue outperformance driven by strong 38% U.S.”
Todd Horvath departed as Executive Vice President, President, U.S. Information Solutions at EQUIFAX INC.
“On May 30, 2025, Equifax Inc. (the “Company”) announced the departure of Todd Horvath, Executive Vice President, President, U.S. Information Solutions (“USIS”), effective June 1, 2025.”
Shareholder Votes
EQUIFAX INC shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2024-05-02 meeting.
“3. Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm . Shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2024. The vote totals were 109,773,935 shares for, 4,301,402 shares against and 48,971 share abstentions.”
Shareholder Votes
EQUIFAX INC shareholders approved Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation at the 2024-05-02 meeting.
“2. Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation . Shareholders approved, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers. The vote totals were 99,361,137 shares for, 10,166,264 shares against, 105,932 share abstentions and 4,490,975 broker non-votes.”
Shareholder Votes
EQUIFAX INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2024-05-02 meeting.
“1. Election of Directors . Shareholders elected nine directors to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors are elected and qualified. The vote totals for each of these individuals is set forth below: Director Shares For Shares Against Shares Abstained Mark W. Begor 109,022,573 560,817 49,943 Mark L. Feidler 99,478,693 7,525,328 2,629,312 Karen L. Fichuk 109,302,326 286,903 44,104 G. Thomas Hough 108,279,410 1,300,088 53,835 Robert D. Marcus 103,351,834 6,229,231 52,268 Scott A. McGregor 109,181,994 400,222 51,117 John A. McKinley 105,770,208 3,810,621 52,504 Melissa D. Smith 105,605,238 3,984,307 43,788 Audrey Boone Tillman 106,810,303 2,780,668 42,362 There were 4,490,975 broker non-votes with respect to each director nominee listed above.”
Barbara A. Larson was appointed as Director at EQUIFAX INC.
“On May 1, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Equifax Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Barbara A. Larson as an independent director, to serve a term expiring at the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.”
Chad M. Borton was appointed as Executive Vice President, President, Workforce Solutions at EQUIFAX INC.
“Chad M. Borton will succeed Mr. Ploder as Executive Vice President, President, Workforce Solutions, effective May 6, 2024.”
Rodolfo O. Ploder departed as Executive Vice President, President, Workforce Solutions at EQUIFAX INC.
“On April 30, 2024, Rodolfo O. Ploder, Executive Vice President, President, Workforce Solutions, of Equifax Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Company of his intention to retire from the Company.”
Earnings Releases
EQUIFAX INC reported the quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $1,389.4 million, net income $124.9 million, EPS $1.00 per share. Guidance reaffirmed.
“The Company reported revenue of $1,389.4 million in the first quarter of 2024, up 7 percent on a reported basis and up 8 percent on a local currency basis compared to the first quarter of 2023. Net income attributable to Equifax of $124.9 million was up 11 percent in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $112.4 million in the first quarter of 2023. Diluted EPS attributable to Equifax was $1.00 per share for the first quarter of 2024, up 10 percent compared to $0.91 per share in the first quarter of 2023.”
Jamil Farshchi was appointed as Executive Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer and acting Chief Technology Officer at EQUIFAX INC.
“Jamil Farshchi, Executive Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer of the Company, has been appointed to also serve as acting Chief Technology Officer.”
Bryson R. Koehler departed as Executive Vice President, Chief Technology, Product and Data & Analytics Officer at EQUIFAX INC.
“Bryson R. Koehler, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology, Product and Data & Analytics Officer of Equifax Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Company of his intention to resign, effective March 1, 2024, to pursue an opportunity outside the Company.”
Earnings Releases
EQUIFAX INC reported the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $1,326.5 million, net income $132.4 million, EPS $1.06 per share. Guidance initiated.
“Trevor Burns Kate Walker Investor Relations Media Relations trevor.burns@equifax.com mediainquiries@equifax.com Equifax Delivers Fourth Quarter 2023 Revenue growth of 11% to $1.327 Billion Amid Challenging Mortgage Market ATLANTA, February 7, 2024 -- Equifax Inc. (NYSE: EFX) today announced financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. •”
Heather H. Wilson resigned as Director at EQUIFAX INC.
“On October 17, 2023, Heather H. Wilson notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Equifax Inc. (the “Company”) of her intent to resign from the Board to pursue other endeavors.”
Earnings Releases
EQUIFAX INC reported the quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $1,319.1 million, net income $162.2 million, EPS $1.31. Guidance lowered.
“Mortgage Market ATLANTA, October 18, 2023 -- Equifax ® (NYSE: EFX) today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. • Third quarter 2023 revenue of $1.319 billion up 6% and up 6.5% in local currency against a weaker than expected mortgage market estimated to be down 29% based on Equifax mortgage credit inquiries and the strengthening U.S.”
Earnings Releases
EQUIFAX INC reported the quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $1,317.6 million, net income $138.3 million, EPS $1.12. Guidance lowered.
“Mortgage Market ATLANTA, July 19, 2023 -- Equifax ® (NYSE: EFX) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. • Second quarter 2023 revenue of $1.318 billion was flat and up 1% in constant currency against a mortgage market estimated to be down 37%. • Very good execution of our 2023 Cloud spending reduction plan. Implemented”
Shareholder Votes
EQUIFAX INC shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Racial Equity Audit at the 2023-05-04 meeting.
“6. Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Racial Equity Audit . A shareholder proposal regarding a racial equity audit was not approved. The vote totals were 33,544,714 shares for, 75,239,491 shares against, 3,636,180 share abstentions and 4,332,169 broker non-votes.”
Shareholder Votes
EQUIFAX INC shareholders approved Approval of the 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan at the 2023-05-04 meeting.
“5. Approval of the 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan . Shareholders approved the 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The vote totals were 108,520,843 shares for, 3,711,907 shares against, 187,635 share abstentions and 4,332,169 broker non-votes.”
Shareholder Votes
EQUIFAX INC shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2023-05-04 meeting.
“4. Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm . Shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2023. The vote totals were 112,850,999 shares for, 3,861,875 shares against and 39,680 share abstentions.”
Shareholder Votes
EQUIFAX INC shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Frequency of Future Say-on-Pay Votes at the 2023-05-04 meeting.
“3. Advisory Vote on Frequency of Future Say-on-Pay Votes . Shareholders approved, on a non-binding, advisory basis, annual frequency for future votes to approve named executive officer compensation. The vote totals were 111,157,921 shares for one-year (i.e. annual) frequency, 40,601 shares for two-year frequency, 1,121,600 shares for three-year frequency and 100,263 share abstentions.”
Shareholder Votes
EQUIFAX INC shareholders rejected Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation at the 2023-05-04 meeting.
“2. Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation . Shareholders did not approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers. The vote totals were 47,761,362 shares for, 63,985,335 shares against, 673,688 share abstentions and 4,332,169 broker non-votes.”
Shareholder Votes
EQUIFAX INC shareholders approved Election of ten directors at the 2023-05-04 meeting.
“1. Election of Directors . Shareholders elected ten directors to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors are elected and qualified. The vote totals for each of these individuals is set forth below: Director Shares For Shares Against Shares Abstained Mark W. Begor 112,123,818 230,186 66,381 Mark L. Feidler 106,959,227 5,289,247 171,911 Karen L. Fichuk 112,172,657 157,399 90,329 G. Thomas Hough 111,223,734 1,123,773 72,878 Robert D. Marcus 99,436,483 12,913,028 70,874 Scott A. McGregor 111,534,723 700,807 184,855 John A. McKinley 109,590,168 2,646,924 183,293 Melissa D. Smith 110,144,186 2,198,291 77,908 Audrey Boone Tillman 111,321,130 1,026,612 72,643 Heather H. Wilson 111,643,957 573,790 202,638 There were 4,332,169 broker non-votes with respect to each director nominee listed above.”
Earnings Releases
EQUIFAX INC reported the quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $1,302.0 million, net income $112.4 million, EPS $0.91.
“The company reported revenue of $1,302.0 million in the first quarter of 2023, down 4 percent compared to the first quarter of 2022 on a reported basis and 3 percent on a local currency basis. Net income attributable to Equifax of $112.4 million was down 49 percent in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $221.8 million in the first quarter of 2022. Diluted EPS attributable to Equifax was $0.91 for the first quarter of 2023, down 49 percent compared to $1.80 in the first quarter of 2022.”
Earnings Releases
EQUIFAX INC updated its the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022 guidance (reaffirmed).
“On February 8, 2023 , Equifax Inc. issued a press release disclosing financial results for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2022.”
Karen L. Fichuk was elected as independent director at EQUIFAX INC.
“On February 2, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Equifax Inc. (the “Company”) elected Karen L. Fichuk as an independent director”
Sid Singh departed as President, U.S. Information Solutions (“USIS”) at EQUIFAX INC.
“announced the departure of Sid Singh, President, U.S. Information Solutions (“USIS”).”
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