Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Equifax reported a record revenue of $5.7 billion for 2024, representing over 9% non-mortgage growth and $1.7 billion in non-mortgage revenue growth since 2019 [15][16] - The company achieved a 12% vitality index, indicating that 12% of its revenue came from new products introduced in the last three years [15][18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Workforce Solutions generated $2.4 billion in revenue, up 5% despite a challenging mortgage market [16] - The USIS credit risk marketing and identity fraud business reached nearly $1 billion in revenue, increasing by 10% [16] - International business revenue was $1.4 billion, reflecting a 19% growth [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Over 85% of Equifax's global revenue is now generated from cloud-based services, marking a significant milestone in its cloud investment strategy [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Equifax aims for a long-term growth rate of 8% to 12%, with 1% to 2% expected from mergers and acquisitions, and 7% to 10% from organic growth [20] - The company announced a new long-term capital allocation plan, committing to invest 6% to 7% of revenue in capital expenditures to drive margin expansion and innovation [20][21] - A 28% increase in dividends to $0.50 per share was announced, with expectations to grow dividends in line with earnings [21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to grow despite challenges in the mortgage market, emphasizing a commitment to innovation and customer solutions [20][22] - The company highlighted its role in helping consumers and small businesses manage their financial lives, reinforcing its purpose-driven approach [22] Other Important Information - Equifax invested $1.3 million in community initiatives in 2024 and facilitated over $1 million in employee donations to various organizations [23] Q&A Session Summary - No questions were raised during the Q&A session, and the meeting concluded without further inquiries [24]