[Form 4] EQUIFAX INC Insider Trading Activity
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
McKinley John A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Equifax Inc. director John A. McKinley received an equity award of 1,253 shares of common stock valued at $175.62 per share as part of his annual director compensation. This grant, made under the company’s long-term incentive plan, brings his direct holdings to 34,717 shares.
The award consists of restricted stock units that vest 100% on May 7, 2027, meaning the shares will fully become his at that time if the vesting conditions are met. The holding total also includes dividend equivalent units from prior awards where dividends were reinvested into additional restricted stock units.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
McKinley John A
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,253 | $175.62 | $220K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 34,717 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Annual director grant pursuant to the Company's long-term incentive plan. The award of restricted stock units vests 100% on 5/7/2027. Includes accrued dividend equivalent units for dividends reinvested in corresponding restricted stock units through the Company's last dividend payment date.
Key Figures
Shares granted: 1,253 shares
Grant price: $175.62 per share
Shares held after: 34,717 shares
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Shares granted
1,253 shares
Annual director equity award
Grant price
$175.62 per share
Value used for restricted stock unit award
Shares held after
34,717 shares
Direct holdings following the grant
Vesting date
May 7, 2027
Restricted stock units vest 100% on this date
Key Terms
restricted stock units, long-term incentive plan, dividend equivalent units, Form 4
4 terms
restricted stock units financial
"The award of restricted stock units vests 100% on 5/7/2027."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
long-term incentive plan financial
"Annual director grant pursuant to the Company's long-term incentive plan."
A long-term incentive plan is a company program that pays executives or employees with stock, options, or cash tied to multi-year performance goals, where the rewards become theirs only after meeting conditions over time. Think of it as a delayed bonus or retirement-style reward that aligns employees’ interests with shareholders by encouraging them to boost long-term value; investors watch these plans because they affect pay costs, share dilution and management incentives.
dividend equivalent units financial
"Includes accrued dividend equivalent units for dividends reinvested in corresponding restricted stock units"
Dividend equivalent units are bookkeeping credits that mirror cash dividends paid on actual shares, granted to holders of stock-based awards such as restricted stock units or deferred compensation. They matter to investors because they increase a company’s reported employee compensation cost and can lead to issuance of more shares or cash payouts over time, similar to extra pay linked to ownership that affects shareholder dilution and corporate cash flow.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What did Equifax (EFX) director John A. McKinley report in this Form 4?
John A. McKinley reported receiving an award of 1,253 shares of Equifax common stock as director compensation. The equity grant was made under the company’s long-term incentive plan and is structured as restricted stock units that vest in full on May 7, 2027.
Is the Equifax (EFX) Form 4 transaction a market purchase or a compensation grant?
The Form 4 shows a compensation grant, not a market purchase. The code “A” represents a grant or award acquisition, and footnotes describe it as an annual director grant of restricted stock units under Equifax’s long-term incentive plan, vesting in 2027.
When do John A. McKinley’s new Equifax (EFX) restricted stock units vest?
The newly granted restricted stock units vest 100% on May 7, 2027. Once vesting occurs, the units convert into shares that are no longer subject to vesting restrictions, assuming any applicable service or other conditions are satisfied through that date.
What are dividend equivalent units mentioned in the Equifax (EFX) Form 4 footnotes?
Dividend equivalent units are additional units credited when dividends are paid on Equifax stock. Instead of cash, dividends are reinvested into corresponding restricted stock units, increasing the total number of units tied to prior equity awards held by the director.