Equifax Proxy Statement Filed: Key Votes Ahead
Ticker: EFX · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: proxy-statement, governance, shareholder-meeting, auditor-ratification
Related Tickers: EFX
TL;DR
Equifax proxy filed for May 8 meeting - vote on directors & auditors.
AI Summary
Equifax Inc. filed its definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) on March 28, 2025, for its annual meeting on May 8, 2025. The filing outlines the company's governance, executive compensation, and proposals to be voted on by shareholders. Key areas include the election of directors and the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
Why It Matters
This filing provides shareholders with crucial information to make informed decisions on company leadership and financial oversight, impacting the company's strategic direction and accountability.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — DEF 14A filings are routine disclosures of corporate governance and shareholder meeting information, not typically indicative of immediate financial risk.
Key Players & Entities
- Equifax Inc. (company) — Registrant
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (company) — Proposed independent auditor
- May 8, 2025 (date) — Annual meeting date
- March 28, 2025 (date) — Filing date
FAQ
What is the primary purpose of this DEF 14A filing?
The primary purpose is to provide shareholders with information regarding the annual meeting of shareholders, including proposals to be voted on, director nominations, and executive compensation details.
When is Equifax Inc.'s annual meeting scheduled to take place?
The annual meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2025.
Who is proposed to be ratified as Equifax's independent registered public accounting firm for the upcoming fiscal year?
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is proposed to be ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
What is the filing date of this definitive proxy statement?
This definitive proxy statement was filed on March 28, 2025.
What is the SIC code for Equifax Inc. as listed in the filing?
The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for Equifax Inc. is 7320, which falls under SERVICES-CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTING, COLLECTION AGENCIES.
From the Filing
0001104659-25-029348.txt : 20250328 0001104659-25-029348.hdr.sgml : 20250328 20250328160118 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-25-029348 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEF 14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 136 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250508 FILED AS OF DATE: 20250328 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250328 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: EQUIFAX INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000033185 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTING, COLLECTION AGENCIES [7320] ORGANIZATION NAME: 07 Trade & Services EIN: 580401110 STATE OF INCORPORATION: GA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEF 14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-06605 FILM NUMBER: 25785725 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1550 PEACHTREE ST NW CITY: ATLANTA STATE: GA ZIP: 30302 BUSINESS PHONE: 4048858000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1550 PEACHTREE ST NW CITY: ATLANTA STATE: GA ZIP: 30309 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: RETAIL CREDIT CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19760222 DEF 14A 1 tm2423995d11_def14a.htm DEF 14A tm2423995-10_nonfiling - none - 43.1251886s TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (A mendment No.      ) ☑  Filed by the Registrant ☐  Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ​ ​ ​ Check the appropriate box: ​ ​ ​ ​ ☐ ​ ​ ​ Preliminary Proxy Statement ​ ​ ​ ​ ☐ ​ ​ ​ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14A-6(E)(2)) ​ ​ ​ ​ ☑ ​ ​ ​ Definitive Proxy Statement ​ ​ ​ ​ ☐ ​ ​ ​ Definitive Additional Materials ​ ​ ​ ​ ☐ ​ ​ ​ Soliciting Material under § 240.14a-12 ​ ​ EQUIFAX INC. (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) ​ ​ Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply): ​ ​ ​ ​ ☑ ​ ​ ​ No fee required. ​ ​ ​ ​ ☐ ​ ​ ​ Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. ​ ​ ​ ​ ☐ ​ ​ ​ Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11. ​ ​ TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Mark L. Feidler, Independent Chairman of the Board of DirectorsMark W. Begor2024 marked an energizing chapter of transformation andtowards the completion of our data and technologytransformation, and as we look ahead to what’s next, we arebuilding on the strong foundation of the Equifax Cloud™. In 2025and beyond, we expect to drive competitive advantage as wepivot to leveraging the Equifax Cloud and focus fully on growth,innovation, new products, and our EFX.AI capabilities TABLE OF CONTENTS Equifax 2024 revenue of $5.68 billion was a record and up 8% on a reported and organic constant currency basis over 2023, delivering on the financial performance goals set at the beginning of the year against challenging U.S. mortgage and hiring macros. Our strong 2024 performance was aligned with our EFX2026 Strategic Priorities, and was an important inflection point in our ability to accelerate our free cash flow generation and to continue to drive growth through our investments in new products and targeted bolt-on acquisitions. Equifax is well-positioned to return capital to shareholders through both dividend growth and the launch of a multi-year share repurchase program in 2025 and beyond. We entered 2025 with close to 85% of revenue in the Equifax Cloud, and with our United States Information Solutions (USIS) business unit, Canada, Chile and several other Latin American countries completing t