EFX.NYSEEquifax INC

Form 4: Equifax CEO Sells Shares for Tax Obligations

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Equifax CEO Mark W. Begor disposed of 997 shares of common stock to cover tax withholding obligations at a price of $216.98 per share.

Summary

  • Mark W. Begor, CEO and Director of Equifax Inc. (EFX), reported a disposition of 997 shares of common stock.
  • The transaction occurred on December 31, 2025, at a price of $216.98 per share.
  • The disposition was made to satisfy tax withholding obligations, indicated by transaction code 'F'.
  • Following this transaction, Mr. Begor directly beneficially owns 142,091 shares of common stock.
  • This direct ownership includes accrued dividend equivalent units and 199 shares purchased via the Equifax Inc. 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Mr. Begor also indirectly beneficially owns additional shares through various GRATs (Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts), totaling 82,449 shares across five different GRATs.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The transaction is a routine, non-discretionary disposition of shares for tax withholding purposes, which typically has a neutral impact on sentiment.

Negatives

  • A disposition of 997 shares of common stock by the CEO occurred.

Future Outlook

This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future outlook.

Industry Context

This insider transaction report is a routine disclosure and does not provide specific insights into broader industry trends or competitive landscape.

Related Party Transactions

  • Mark W. Begor holds shares indirectly through several Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs), which are considered related party structures for beneficial ownership reporting.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Minimal impact as this is a routine, non-discretionary transaction for tax purposes and does not reflect a change in management's confidence in the company's prospects.

Key Dates

DateDescription
12/31/2025Date of transaction where 997 shares of common stock were disposed of.
01/05/2026Date the Form 4 was signed by Lisa Stockard as Attorney-in-Fact.

Recommendation

hold

The reported transaction is a routine disposition of shares to cover tax withholding obligations, not a discretionary sale. As such, it does not provide new information that would warrant a change in investment recommendation for Equifax Inc. Investors should continue to hold based on fundamental analysis of the company's performance and market position, rather than this specific insider filing.

Keywords

Equifax, EFX, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Sale, CEO, Mark Begor, Tax Withholding, Common Stock

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