Equifax (NYSE: EFX) director receives 1,253-share annual equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HOUGH G. THOMAS reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Equifax Inc. director G. Thomas Hough received an equity award as part of his board compensation. On May 7, 2026, he was granted 1,253 shares of common stock at a grant value of $175.62 per share, described as an annual director grant under the company’s long-term incentive plan. The award consists of restricted stock units that vest 100% on May 7, 2027, and includes accrued dividend equivalent units tied to prior dividends. Following this grant, Hough directly holds 16,309 shares of Equifax common stock. This is a compensation-related award, not an open-market share purchase or sale.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Routine director equity grant, compensation-related and not a market trade.

Director G. Thomas Hough received 1,253 shares of Equifax common stock as an annual director grant under the long-term incentive plan. The grant is based on a value of $175.62 per share and is structured as restricted stock units.

The award vests 100% on May 7, 2027, aligning Hough’s incentives with longer-term shareholder outcomes. Footnotes also note dividend equivalent units, which credit additional units when dividends are paid, reinforcing a total-return alignment without involving open-market transactions.

After the grant, Hough directly holds 16,309 shares, so the 1,253-share award represents a modest increase in his stake. Because this is standard equity compensation rather than a discretionary buy or sale, its standalone informational value for investors is limited and best viewed as routine governance practice.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider HOUGH G. THOMAS

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,253	$175.62	$220K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 16,309 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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

Director grant size: 1,253 shares Grant value per share: $175.62 per share Post-grant holdings: 16,309 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Director grant size 1,253 shares Annual director grant on May 7, 2026

Grant value per share $175.62 per share Reported transaction price for the award

Post-grant holdings 16,309 shares Total common shares held after transaction

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

3 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 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

HOUGH G. THOMAS

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1550 PEACHTREE STREET, N.W.

(Street)

ATLANTA GEORGIA 30309

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
EQUIFAX INC [ EFX ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/07/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock(1)	05/07/2026		A		1,253	A	$175.62	16,309(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

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.

2. Includes accrued dividend equivalent units for dividends reinvested in corresponding restricted stock units through the Company's last dividend payment date.

	/s/Lisa Stockard as Attorney-in-Fact	05/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Equifax (EFX) director G. Thomas Hough report on this Form 4?

Director G. Thomas Hough reported receiving 1,253 shares of Equifax common stock as an annual director grant. This equity award is part of the company’s long-term incentive plan and represents compensation, not an open-market stock purchase or sale by the director.

Was the Equifax (EFX) Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or a grant?

The Form 4 shows a grant, not a market purchase. Hough received 1,253 shares coded as an “A” transaction, meaning a grant or award acquisition. The filing identifies it as an annual director grant under Equifax’s long-term incentive plan, with no open-market buying activity.

When do G. Thomas Hough’s Equifax (EFX) restricted stock units vest?

The award of restricted stock units to G. Thomas Hough vests 100% on May 7, 2027. Until that date, the units are subject to vesting conditions, after which they convert into shares, fully reflecting the long-term nature of this director compensation arrangement.

How many Equifax (EFX) shares does G. Thomas Hough hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After receiving the new award, Hough directly holds 16,309 shares of Equifax common stock. This total includes the 1,253-share annual director grant and reflects his direct ownership position following the reported compensation-related transaction on May 7, 2026.

What is the value basis of the Equifax (EFX) director equity grant reported?

The 1,253-share grant is reported at $175.62 per share. This value represents the grant-date price used to determine the size of the equity award, rather than a cash transaction price from open-market trading in Equifax stock.

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 underlying shares. The filing notes Hough’s holdings include accrued dividend equivalent units tied to corresponding restricted stock units, effectively reinvesting dividends into more units instead of paying cash directly.