Global data, analytics, and technology leader Equifax has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Círculo de Crédito, a premier credit information services company and the fastest-growing credit bureau in Mexico, for an enterprise value of $750 million (with a total purchase price of $825 million). The strategic transaction, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026 subject to regulatory approvals, marks Equifax’s official entry into Latin America’s second-largest economy. The acquisition integrates Círculo de Crédito into the Equifax International business unit, granting local clients direct access to cloud-native analytics, patented EFX.AI technology, and advanced identity protection tools to scale credit access and risk verification workflows.
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Highlighting the expansion, Mark W. Begor, CEO of Equifax, stated: “The acquisition of Círculo de Crédito will expand Equifax’s presence in the fast-growing Mexico market and marks an energizing new global chapter for both companies. The acquisition is aligned with our strategy to reinvest our strong free cash flow in accretive and strategic acquisitions to strengthen Equifax. Círculo de Crédito will be our 17th bolt-on acquisition in the past six years, totaling nearly $5 billion. Our strong performance and balance sheet allow Equifax to reinvest in growth, return cash to shareholders and acquire accretive and strategic acquisitions.” Begor later added: “Equifax and Círculo de Crédito have a shared commitment to helping more consumers live their financial best, and together we will continue to offer deeper alternative data and unique insights that can help our customers deliver unique solutions to expand their consumer credit offerings.”
