# EQUIFAX INC (EFX) — merger/definitive [pending]
Source: SEC API (secapi.ai) · situation sit_041a0dd0a893ce4301a4 · retrieved 2026-08-11T16:14:36.358Z

## Overview
Equifax is a global data, analytics, and technology company that provides credit reporting, workforce solutions, and information services to financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies.

Equifax Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire Círculo de Crédito, the fastest growing credit bureau in Mexico, for an enterprise value of $750 million. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. The transaction fits within Equifax's balanced capital allocation framework, focusing on highly accretive bolt-on acquisitions while maintaining its strong investment-grade balance sheet and continuing significant shareholder returns.

## Terms
- Counterparty: Círculo de Crédito · Deal value: $750.0M

## Key dates
- Announced 2026-07-21 · Expected close 2026-12-31

## Timeline
- 2026-07-21 · 8-K (0000033185-26-000024): 8-K - EQUIFAX INC — *Equifax is a global data, analytics, and technology company that provides credit reporting, workforce solutions, and information services to financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies.* Equifax Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire Círculo de Crédito, the fastest growing credit bureau in Mexico, for an enterprise value of $750 million. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. The transaction fits within Equifax's balanced capital allocation framework, focusing on highly accretive bolt-on acquisitions while maintaining its strong investment-grade balance sheet and continuing significant shareholder returns.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/33185/0000033185-26-000024.txt

## Citations
- 0000033185-26-000024 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000003318526000024