Key Developments: Experian PLC (EXPGF.PK)
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Experian PLC Announces Divestment Of Sinotrust Market Research Services To WPP Plc
Experian PLC announced that it has agreed to divest the market research services (SMR) business of Sinotrust International Information & Consulting (Beijing) Co. in China to WPP Plc. Financial terms were ot disclosed. Full Article
Experian Plc Announces Share Purchase Programme
Experian Plc announced that the Company is commencing a share purchase programme totalling $500m over the next 12 months (inclusive of share purchases by the Experian plc Employee Share Trust in respect of employee share plans that vest). The programme is to be carried out pursuant to and in accordance with the authority conferred by the Company's shareholders at the annual general meeting held on 18 July 2012, for up to a maximum of 100,900,421 ordinary shares. It is intended that any shares purchased by the Company under the programme will be transferred into treasury. Full Article
Experian PLC Announces Second Interim Dividend
Experian PLC announced a second interim dividend of 24.00 US cents per share. The second interim dividend will be paid on July 19, 2013 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on June 21, 2013. Full Article
Experian PLC Announces Acquisition Of Decisioning Solutions Inc
Experian PLC announced that it has acquired Decisioning Solutions Inc., a provider of a hosted, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) customer acquisition platform. The acquisition has been funded from Experian's existing cash resources. Financial terms were not disclosed. Full Article
Experian PLC Reaffirms FY 2013 Guidance
Experian PLC announced that for fiscal 2013, it expects organic growth to be to high single-digit, with organic growth in the second half of 2013 similar to third quarter results. The Company reiterated full year expectations of modest margin improvement (at constant currency) and to convert at least 90% of EBIT into operating cash. Full Article
Experian PLC Announces First Interim Dividend
Experian PLC announced a first interim dividend of 10.75 US cents per share, up 5%. The first interim dividend will be paid on February 01, 2013 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on January 04, 2013. Full Article
Experian PLC Announces Additional Listing
Experian PLC announced that an application has been made to the Financial Services Authority and the London Stock Exchange for a total of 190,000 ordinary shares of USD 0.10 each to be admitted to the Official List. It is expected that admission will be granted on September 20, 2012 and that trading will commence on September 21, 2012. These shares are being reserved under a block listing and will be issued as a result of the award of shares pursuant to the Experian Qualified Employee Purchase Plan (North America). Full Article
Experian PLC Reaffirms FY 2013 Revenue Guidance
Experian PLC announced that for fiscal 2013, it continue to expect to deliver performance consistent with the core financial objectives that Company has set out in the past; namely, mid to high single-digit organic revenue growth. The Company reported revenues of $4.487 billion in fiscal 2012. According to I/B/E/S Estimates, analysts were expecting the Company to report revenue of $4.918 billion for fiscal 2013. Full Article
Experian PLC's Subsidiary Announces Issue of Notes
Experian PLC announced that its subsidiary, Experian Finance plc, has priced an issue of USD600 million, 2.375% notes due 2017, rated Baa1/A-. The notes will be issued by Experian Finance plc and guaranteed by Experian plc pursuant to the exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act) provided by Rule 144A and in reliance upon Regulations. The net proceeds of the offering will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include acquisitions and the repayment of certain outstanding debt. The issue is scheduled to close on July 3, 2012. It is expected that listing particulars in respect of the notes will shortly be filed with the Global Exchange Market of the Irish Stock Exchange Full Article
Experian plc Announces Formation Of Joint Venture With Cerved Group SpA
Experian plc announced that it has signed an agreement to form a joint venture with Cerved Group SpA to provide enhanced consumer credit information services to the Italian market. Cerved Group is one of the leading providers of credit information in Italy. The formation of the joint venture is subject to regulatory approval. The joint venture will create a comprehensive consumer information bureau by combining Experian's existing consumer credit information business in Italy, including data supplied by international banks and consumer finance houses, with Cerved Group's consumer credit data, supplied by major Italian banking groups. The joint venture will utilise Experian's bureau technology and value-added products to provide new services to the Italian consumer credit market. On receipt of regulatory clearance, the joint venture company, Experian Cerved Information Services SpA, will be established with initial gross assets of approximately USD14 million (EUR10 million). Experian will own a majority stake in the company. Full Article
Women edge out men in handling credit: Experian
- When it comes to managing credit, American women have a slight edge over men, according to a study of credit reports by the credit report agency Experian Plc.
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