Recent Updates — EFX
Equifax Inc. executed an underwriting agreement on July 22, 2026, to issue $1 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior notes, consisting of $500 million of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2029 and $500 million of 5.650% Senior Notes due 2033. The net proceeds were approximately $990.5 million after deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses, which the company intends to use for repaying borrowings under its commercial paper program. Interest on both tranches accrues from July 29, 2026, payable semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15, beginning February 15, 2027. The company operates in the information services industry, providing consumer and commercial credit reporting and data analytics.
Equifax Inc. reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $1.700 billion, an 11% increase from the previous year. Net income attributable to Equifax was $183.9 million, down 4% year-over-year. The company announced a definitive agreement to acquire Círculo de Crédito, a Mexican credit bureau, for an enterprise value of $750 million, expected to close in Q4 2026. Equifax doubled its 2026-2028 AI-driven cost reduction target to $150 million. During the quarter, the company returned $366 million to shareholders through $300 million in share repurchases and $66 million in dividends. Equifax operates as a global data, analytics, and technology company.
Equifax Inc. amended its Bylaws on June 16, 2026, revising the requirements for shareholders to call a special meeting. Shareholders must now provide a request representing at least 25% of the voting power of all outstanding shares held for at least one year. Equifax Inc. is a global data, analytics, and technology company providing credit reporting and consumer information services.
Equifax Inc. amended its credit agreement to increase its unsecured revolving credit facility from $1.5 billion to $2 billion and raise swingline loan availability from $150 million to $200 million. The amendment also extends the termination date for $1.9 billion of the facility to August 25, 2029, and removes a 10 basis point credit spread adjustment on Term SOFR borrowings.