Equifax (NYSE: EFX) director awarded 1,253 restricted shares in 2026 grant
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MCGREGOR SCOTT A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Equifax director Scott A. McGregor received an equity award of 1,253 shares of common stock on May 7, 2026, recorded at $175.62 per share, as an annual director grant under the company’s long-term incentive plan. The award is structured as restricted stock units that vest 100% on May 7, 2027, meaning the shares become fully owned at that time if service conditions are met. Following this grant, McGregor directly holds 11,308 shares, which includes dividend equivalent units credited on prior restricted stock unit awards.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
MCGREGOR SCOTT A
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,253 | $175.62 | $220K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 11,308 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
Director stock grant: 1,253 shares
Grant value per share: $175.62/share
Holdings after grant: 11,308 shares
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Director stock grant
1,253 shares
Annual director restricted stock unit grant on May 7, 2026
Grant value per share
$175.62/share
Reported price per share for the May 7, 2026 grant
Holdings after grant
11,308 shares
Total direct holdings following the award, including dividend equivalents
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
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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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Equifax (EFX) report for Scott A. McGregor?
Equifax reported that director Scott A. McGregor received an annual equity grant of 1,253 shares of common stock as restricted stock units. The grant is compensation under the company’s long-term incentive plan, not an open-market stock purchase or sale.
At what price was Scott A. McGregor’s Equifax (EFX) award recorded?
The 1,253-share award for Scott A. McGregor was recorded at $175.62 per share. This price is used for reporting the grant’s value and does not represent an open-market trade, but rather the accounting value of the restricted stock unit award.
When do Scott A. McGregor’s new Equifax (EFX) restricted stock units vest?
Scott A. McGregor’s new restricted stock units vest 100% on May 7, 2027. Vesting means the shares become fully earned and no longer subject to forfeiture, assuming the applicable service conditions under Equifax’s long-term incentive plan are satisfied.
Is Scott A. McGregor’s Equifax (EFX) transaction a buy or a grant?
The transaction is a grant, not a market buy. Equifax awarded Scott A. McGregor 1,253 restricted stock units as part of his annual director compensation under the long-term incentive plan, rather than him purchasing shares on the open market.