Equifax Details Strong 2025 Performance, Proposes 25% Shareholder Special Meeting Threshold, and Outlines Executive Compensation

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Equifax's definitive proxy statement reveals strong 2025 financial results, significant capital returns, and strategic advancements in AI and cloud technology, alongside a Board proposal to lower the special shareholder meeting threshold to 25%.

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• Strong 2025 Financial Performance

  Equifax reported record 2025 revenue of $6.075 billion (up 7% from 2024), Adjusted EPS of $7.65 (up 5%), and Adjusted EBITDA of $1.9 billion (up 5%).

• Significant Capital Return to Shareholders

  The company returned $1.2 billion to shareholders in 2025, including $927 million in share repurchases (over 4 million shares) and $233 million in dividends.

• Advancements in AI and Cloud Transformation

  By the end of 2025, 90% of revenue was derived from products in the Equifax Cloud. The 'AI 4 EFX' initiative is expected to deliver approximately $75 million in annual cost savings over three years, with 100% of new models and scores powered by EFX.AI in 2025.

• Board Proposes 25% Shareholder Special Meeting Threshold

  The Board recommends a non-binding advisory vote to amend bylaws, allowing shareholders owning at least 25% of outstanding common stock to call a special meeting, while opposing a shareholder proposal for a 10% threshold.

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This definitive proxy statement highlights Equifax's robust 2025 financial performance, including record revenue, Adjusted EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA growth. The company also detailed its significant capital allocation strategy, returning $1.2 billion to shareholders through $927 million in share repurchases and $233 million in dividends. Strategically, Equifax emphasized its ongoing AI and Cloud transformation, with 90% of revenue now cloud-derived and a projected $75 million in annual cost savings from its 'AI 4 EFX' initiative. In terms of corporate governance, the Board is proactively proposing to lower the shareholder threshold for calling a special meeting to 25%, while recommending against a shareholder proposal for a 10% threshold. Executive compensation for 2025 saw CEO Mark Begor's target long-term incentive value increase significantly, alongside changes to his retirement vesting and severance terms, and a notable deferral of over $48 million in equity, aligning his interests with long-term shareholder value. The 2026 LTI structure has been revised to simplify and strengthen retention with a 5-year horizon.