6 November 2013
Experian, the global information services company, today issues its half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 30 September 2013.
Don Robert, Chief Executive Officer, commented:
“We have delivered another successive half year of good organic revenue growth, with all regions and business lines contributing. Despite subdued trading conditions in some emerging markets, we also produced double-digit growth in benchmark EPS. With the positive structural industry drivers and the targeted investments that we are making in our growth programme including the acquisition of Passport Health Communications, we are confident that we are well positioned to sustain premium growth into the future.
“For the second half, we expect organic revenue growth to be in a similar range as in the first half, and for the full year, we continue to expect modest margin improvement (at constant currency) and to convert at least 90% of EBIT into operating cash.”
| Experian | ||
| Don Robert | Chief Executive Officer | +44 (0)20 3042 4215 |
| Brian Cassin | Chief Financial Officer | |
| Nadia Ridout-Jamieson | Director of Investor Relations | |
| James Russell | Director of Corporate Communications | |
| RLM Finsbury | ||
| Rollo Head | +44 (0)20 7251 3801 | |
| Jenny Davey | ||
There will be a presentation today at 9.30am (UK time) to analysts and investors at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Financial Centre, 2 King Edward Street, London, EC1A 1HQ. The presentation can be viewed live on the Experian website at www.experianplc.com and can also be accessed live via a dial-in facility on +44 (0)20 3037 9164. The supporting slides and an indexed replay will be available on the website later in the day.
Experian will update on third quarter trading on 16 January 2014, when it will issue an Interim Management Statement.
See Appendix 7 for definitions of non-GAAP measures used throughout this announcement.
Certain financial data have been rounded within this announcement. As a result of this rounding, the totals of data presented may vary slightly from the actual arithmetic totals of such data.
Certain statements made in this announcement are forward looking statements. Such statements are based on current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from any expected future events or results referred to in these forward looking statements. Please see page 13 for further information on risks and uncertainties facing Experian.
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Experian is the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to clients around the world. The Group helps businesses to manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers and automate decision making. Experian also helps individuals to check their credit report and credit score, and protect against identity theft.
Experian plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. Total revenue for the year ended 31 March 2013 was US$4.7 billion. Experian employs approximately 17,000 people in 40 countries and has its corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, with operational headquarters in Nottingham, UK; California, US; and São Paulo, Brazil.
For more information, visit www.experianplc.com