EFX 10-K Annual Report Dec. 31, 2021 | Alphaminr

EFX 10-K Fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2021

EQUIFAX INC
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part IItem 1. BusinessItem 1A. Risk FactorsItem 1B. Unresolved Staff CommentsItem 2. PropertiesItem 3. Legal ProceedingsItem 4. Mine Safety DisclosuresPart IIItem 5. Market For The Registrant S Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases Of Equity SecuritiesItem 5. Market For The Registrant SItem 6. ReservedItem 7. Management S Discussion and Analysis Of Financial Condition and Results Of OperationsItem 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market RiskItem 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary DataItem 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial DisclosureItem 9A. Controls and ProceduresItem 9B. Other InformationPart IIIItem 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate GovernanceItem 11. Executive CompensationItem 12. Security Ownership Of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder MattersItem 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director IndependenceItem 14. Principal Accountant Fees and ServicesPart IVItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement SchedulesItem 16. Form 10-k Summary

Exhibits

3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of EquifaxInc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit3.1 to Equifaxs Form8-K filed May14, 2009). 3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of EquifaxInc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit3.2 to Equifaxs Form8-K filed February 9, 2021). 4.2 Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of June28, 2007, between EquifaxInc. and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. (under which Equifaxs 7.00% Senior Notes due 2037 were issued), to the 1998 Indenture (incorporated by reference to Exhibit4.3 to Equifaxs Form8-K filed June29, 2007). 4.3 Fourth Supplemental Indenture dated as of December 17, 2012, between EquifaxInc. and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (under which Equifaxs 3.30% Senior Notes due 2022 were issued), to the 1998 Indenture (incorporated by reference to Exhibit4.2 to Equifaxs Form8-K filed December 11, 2012). 4.4 Credit Agreement, dated as of September 27, 2018, by and between Equifax Inc., Equifax Limited, Equifax Canada Co., Equifax Australia Holdings Pty Limited, and SunTrust Bank as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Equifaxs Form 8-K filed October 1, 2018). 4.5 Indenture, dated as of May 12, 2016, between Equifax Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Equifaxs Form 8-K filed May 12, 2016). 4.6 First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 12, 2016, between Equifax Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, including the form of 2021 Note as Exhibit A (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Equifaxs Form 8-K filed May 12, 2016). 4.7 Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 12, 2016, between Equifax Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, including the form of 2026 Note as Exhibit A (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Equifaxs Form 8-K filed May 12, 2016). 4.8 Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 25, 2018, between Equifax Inc. and the Trustee, including the form of 2021 Note as Exhibit A (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Equifaxs Form 8-K filed May 25, 2018). 4.9 Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 25, 2018, between Equifax Inc. and the Trustee, including the form of 2023 Note as Exhibit A (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Equifaxs Form 8-K filed May 25, 2018). 4.10 Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 25, 2018, between Equifax Inc. and the Trustee, including the form of Floating Rate Note as Exhibit A (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Equifaxs Form 8-K filed May 25, 2018). 4.11 Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of November 19, 2019, between Equifax Inc. and the Trustee, including the form of 2024 Note as Exhibit A (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Equifaxs Form 8-K filed November 19, 2019). 4.12 Seventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 27, 2020, between Equifax Inc. and the Trustee, including the form of 2025 Note as Exhibit A (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Equifax's Form 8-K filed April 27, 2020). 4.13 Eighth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 27, 2020, between Equifax Inc. and the Trustee, including the form of 2030 Note as Exhibit A (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Equifax's Form 8-K filed April 27, 2020). 4.14 Ninth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 13, 2021, between Equifax Inc. and the Trustee, including the form of Note as Exhibit A (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Equifaxs Form 8-K filed August 16, 2021). 4.15 Credit Agreement, dated as of August 25, 2021, by and among Equifax Inc., Equifax Limited, Equifax Canada Co., Equifax International Treasury Services Unlimited Company and Equifax Australia Holdings Pty Limited, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Equifaxs Form 8-K filed August 31, 2021). 4.16 Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of August 25, 2021, by and between Equifax Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Equifaxs Form 8-K filed August 31, 2021). 4.17 Description of the Companys Securities Registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.14 to Equifax's Form 10-K filed February 20, 2020). 10.1 Form of Director/Executive Officer Indemnification Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit10.1 to Equifaxs Form8-K filed May14, 2009). 10.2 Supplemental Retirement Plan for Executives of EquifaxInc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6(a) to Equifaxs Form 10-K filed February 24, 2016). 10.3 Amendment No. 1 to Supplemental Retirement Plan for Executives of Equifax Inc., effective January 1, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Equifaxs Form 10-K filed February 25, 2021). 10.4 Amendment No. 2 to Supplemental Retirement Plan for Executives of Equifax Inc., effective November 4, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Equifaxs Form 10-K filed February 25, 2021). 10.5 Trust Agreement for Supplemental Retirement Plan for Executives of Equifax Inc. dated as of September 16, 2011, between Equifax Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6(b) to Equifaxs Form 10-K filed February 23, 2012). 10.8 Amendment No. 1 to Equifax Inc. 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan, effective February 6, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to Equifaxs Form 10-K filed February 25, 2021). 10.9 Amendment No. 2 to Equifax Inc. 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan, effective November 4, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to Equifaxs Form 10-K filed February 25, 2021). 10.10 Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Senior Leadership Team) under the Equifax Inc. Amended and Restated 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to Equifaxs form 10-K filed February 22, 2013). 10.11 Form of Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Equifaxs Form 10-K filed February 25, 2021). 10.12 EquifaxInc. Director Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended through November 5, 2020. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to Equifaxs Form 10-K filed February 25, 2021). 10.13 Equifax Grantor Trust dated as of January 23, 2014, between EquifaxInc. and Principal Trust Company, Trustee, relating to supplemental deferred compensation and phantom stock benefits (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Equifaxs Form 10-K filed February 25, 2021). 10.14 EquifaxInc. Director and Executive Stock Deferral Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to Equifaxs Form 10-K filed February 25, 2021). 10.15 Amendment No. 1 to Equifax Inc. Director and Executive Stock Deferral Plan, effective as of November 4, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to Equifaxs Form 10-K filed February 25, 2021). 10.16* Amendment No. 2 to Equifax Inc. Director and Executive Stock Deferral Plan, effective as of December 2, 2021. 10.17 Equifax 2005 Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit10.1 to Equifaxs Form10-Q filed July 28, 2016). 10.18 Amendment No. 1 to Equifax 2005 Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, effective January 1, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit10.2 to Equifaxs Form10-Q filed July 28, 2016). 10.19 Amendment No. 2 to Equifax 2005 Executive Deferred Compensation plan, effective January 1, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to Equifaxs Form 10-K filed March 1, 2018). 10.20 Amendment No. 3 to Equifax 2005 Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, effective as of November 4, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to Equifaxs Form 10-K filed February 25, 2021). 10.21 Amendment No. 4 to Equifax 2005 Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, effective as of May 5, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Equifaxs Form 10-Q filed July 22, 2021). 10.22 Equifax Inc. Employee Deferred Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Equifaxs Form S-8 filed November 24, 2021). 10.23* Equifax Inc. Board of Directors Deferred Compensation Plan. 10.24 Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Award Agreement (Senior Leadership Team) under the Equifax Inc. Amended and Restated 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan (for awards granted inFebruary 2017) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Equifaxs Form 10-Q filed April 27, 2017). 10.25 Employment Agreement, dated March 27, 2018, between the Company and Mark W. Begor (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Equifaxs Form 8-K filed March 28, 2018). 10.26 Letter Agreement, dated February 4, 2021, between the Company and Mark W. Begor (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Equifaxs Form 8-K filed February 9, 2021). 10.27 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Senior Leadership Team) under the Equifax Inc. Amended and Restated 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan (for awards granted inMarch 2018to January 2021) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Equifaxs Form 10-Q filed April 26, 2018). 10.28 Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Award Agreement (Senior Leadership Team) under the Equifax Inc. Amended and Restated 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan (for awards granted inMarch 2018to January 2021) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Equifaxs Form 10-Q filed April 26, 2018). 10.29 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (CEO) under the Equifax Inc. Amended and Restated 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan (for awards granted in or after February 2021) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Equifaxs Form 10-Q filed April 22, 2021). 10.30 Form of Premium-Priced Stock Option Award Agreement (CEO) under the Equifax Inc. Amended and Restated 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan (for awards granted in or after February 2021) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Equifaxs Form 10-Q filed April 22, 2021). 10.31 Form of Performance Share Award Agreement (TSR) (CEO) under the Equifax Inc. Amended and Restated 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan (for awards granted in or after February 2021) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Equifaxs Form 10-Q filed April 22, 2021). 10.32 Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Senior Leadership Team) under the Equifax Inc. Amended and Restated 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan (for awards granted in or after February 2021) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Equifaxs Form 10-Q filed April 22, 2021). 10.33 Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Award Agreement (Senior Leadership Team) under the Equifax Inc. Amended and Restated 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan (for awards granted in or after February 2021) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Equifaxs Form 10-Q filed April 22, 2021). 10.34 Form of Performance Share Award Agreement (TSR) (Senior Leadership Team) under the Equifax Inc. Amended and Restated 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan (for awards granted in or after February 2021) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Equifaxs Form 10-Q filed April 22, 2021). 10.35 Form of Performance Share Award Agreement (TSR) (Senior Leadership Team) under the Equifax Inc. Amended and Restated 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan (for awards granted inMarch 2018to January 2021) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Equifaxs Form 10-Q filed April 26, 2018). 10.36 Equifax Inc. Change in Control Severance Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Equifaxs Form 8-K filed February 27, 2019). 10.38** Settlement Agreement and Release dated July 22, 2019 between the Company and the Settlement Class Representatives (as defined therein) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Equifaxs Form 8-K filed July 22, 2019). 10.39** Stipulated Order for Permanent Injunction and Monetary Judgment dated July 19, 2019 between the Company and the Federal Trade Commission (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Equifaxs Form 8-K filed July 22, 2019). 10.40** Stipulated Order for Permanent Injunction and Monetary Judgment dated July 19, 2019 between the Company and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Equifaxs Form 8-K filed July 22, 2019). 10.41** Final Judgment and Consent Decree dated July 19, 2019 between the Company and the State of Alabama, with a schedule of the additional jurisdictions in which such agreement (consent decrees) have been approved that are substantially identical in all material respects (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Equifaxs Form 8-K filed July 22, 2019). 21.1* Subsidiaries of EquifaxInc. 23.1* Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. 31.1* Rule13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer. 31.2* Rule13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer. 32.1* Section1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer. 32.2* Section1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.