# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000033185
**File Stem:** 0001308179-23-000315
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
**Character Count:** 8669
**Document Hash:** 67a305f91698ad16eb60a61530af78d6
**Contains OCR:** False
**Source Format:** 

## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001308179-23-000315.hdr.sgml**: 20230323

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001308179-23-000315

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: DEFA14A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 12

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230323

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230323

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** EQUIFAX INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000033185
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTING, COLLECTION AGENCIES [7320]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 580401110
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** GA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** DEFA14A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-06605
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23754661

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1550 PEACHTREE ST NW
- **CITY:** ATLANTA
- **STATE:** GA
- **ZIP:** 30302
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 4048858000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1550 PEACHTREE ST NW
- **CITY:** ATLANTA
- **STATE:** GA
- **ZIP:** 30309

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** RETAIL CREDIT CO
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19760222

**UNITED STATES** 

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

Washington, DC 20549

**SCHEDULE 14A**

**PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) <br> OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934** 

**(Amendment No.)**

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| **Check the appropriate box:** | **Check the appropriate box:** |
| ![](uncheck.jpg) | Preliminary Proxy Statement |
| ![](uncheck.jpg) | **Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14A-6(E)(2))** |
| ![](uncheck.jpg) | Definitive Proxy Statement |
| ![](check01.jpg) | Definitive Additional Materials |
| ![](uncheck.jpg) | Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12 |

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**EQUIFAX INC.**

![](logo.jpg)

*(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)*

*(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)*

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| **Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply):** | **Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply):** |
| ![](check01.jpg) | **No fee required.** |
| ![](uncheck.jpg) | **Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.** |
| ![](uncheck.jpg) | **Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.** |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;![](logo.jpg)<br>1550 PEACHTREE STREET, N.W.<br> ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30309 | Your **Vote** Counts!<br> **EQUIFAX INC.**<br> 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders<br> Vote by May 3, 2023 11:59 PM ET. For shares held in a Plan, <br> vote by May 2, 2023 11:59 PM ET.<br> ![](lefx2023_defa14ax1x2.jpg) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;![](logo.jpg)<br>1550 PEACHTREE STREET, N.W.<br> ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30309 | Your **Vote** Counts!<br> **EQUIFAX INC.**<br> 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders<br> Vote by May 3, 2023 11:59 PM ET. For shares held in a Plan, <br> vote by May 2, 2023 11:59 PM ET.<br> ![](lefx2023_defa14ax1x2.jpg) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;![](logo.jpg)<br>1550 PEACHTREE STREET, N.W.<br> ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30309 | Your **Vote** Counts!<br> **EQUIFAX INC.**<br> 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders<br> Vote by May 3, 2023 11:59 PM ET. For shares held in a Plan, <br> vote by May 2, 2023 11:59 PM ET.<br> ![](lefx2023_defa14ax1x2.jpg) |
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You invested in EQUIFAX INC. and it's time to vote!<br>You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. **This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy material for the Annual Meeting to be held on May 4, 2023.**

Get informed before you vote<br>View the Notice and Proxy Statement and Annual Report online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to April 20, 2023. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy.

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| ![](lefx2023_defa14ax1x3.jpg) | For complete information and to vote, visit **www.ProxyVote.com** | For complete information and to vote, visit **www.ProxyVote.com** |
| ![](lefx2023_defa14ax1x3.jpg) | Control # | ![](lefx2023_defa14ax1x6.jpg) |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Smartphone users**<br> Point your camera here and <br> vote without entering a <br> control number | ![](lefx2023_defa14ax1x5.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Vote in Person\***<br> May 4, 2023 <br> 9:30 a.m., Eastern Time |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Smartphone users**<br> Point your camera here and <br> vote without entering a <br> control number | **Location:**<br> Equifax Inc. <br> 1550 Peachtree Street, N.W. <br> Atlanta, Georgia 30309 | **Location:**<br> Equifax Inc. <br> 1550 Peachtree Street, N.W. <br> Atlanta, Georgia 30309 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![](lefx2023_defa14ax1x4.jpg) | **Location:**<br> Equifax Inc. <br> 1550 Peachtree Street, N.W. <br> Atlanta, Georgia 30309 | **Location:**<br> Equifax Inc. <br> 1550 Peachtree Street, N.W. <br> Atlanta, Georgia 30309 |
|  | **Location:**<br> Equifax Inc. <br> 1550 Peachtree Street, N.W. <br> Atlanta, Georgia 30309 | **Location:**<br> Equifax Inc. <br> 1550 Peachtree Street, N.W. <br> Atlanta, Georgia 30309 |

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\* Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. If you are attending the meeting in person, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.<br>

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**Vote at www.ProxyVote.com**

**THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT**

This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming Annual Meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters.

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| **Voting Items** | **Voting Items** | **Board**<br>**Recommends** | **Board**<br>**Recommends** |
| 1. | Election of 10 Director Nominees: |  |  |
|  | **Nominees:** |  |  |
| 1a. | Mark W. Begor | ![](lefx2023_defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 1b. | Mark L. Feidler | ![](lefx2023_defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 1c. | Karen L. Fichuk | ![](lefx2023_defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 1d. | G. Thomas Hough | ![](lefx2023_defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 1e. | Robert D. Marcus | ![](lefx2023_defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 1f. | Scott A. McGregor | ![](lefx2023_defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 1g. | John A. McKinley | ![](lefx2023_defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 1h. | Melissa D. Smith | ![](lefx2023_defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 1i. | Audrey Boone Tillman | ![](lefx2023_defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 1j. | Heather H. Wilson | ![](lefx2023_defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 2. | Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation ("say-on-pay"). | ![](lefx2023_defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 3. | Advisory vote on frequency of future say-on-pay votes. | ![](lefx2023_defa14ax2x3.jpg) | **Year** |
| 4. | Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2023. | ![](lefx2023_defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 5. | Approval of the 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan. | ![](lefx2023_defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| 6. | Shareholder proposal regarding a racial equity audit. | ![](lefx2023_defa14ax2x2.jpg) | **Against** |
| The proxies are authorized to vote in their discretion upon other matters that may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. | The proxies are authorized to vote in their discretion upon other matters that may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. |  |  |

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