Bond Issue

RNS Number : 2924Z

Experian plc

04 February 2014

 



Bond Issue

4 February 2014 ─ Experian, the global information services company, announces that its subsidiary, Experian Finance plc, rated A-/Baa1, has priced an issue of £400 million 3.5% bonds due 2021.

The bonds will be issued by Experian Finance plc under the terms of its Euro Medium Term Note Programme, which is guaranteed by Experian plc.

This bond issue extends the maturity of the Group's debt portfolio and diversifies its funding sources. The proceeds will be used to reduce drawings under committed bank facilities.

Contact:

Experian

Antony Barnes                        Director of Tax & Treasury           [phone]

About Experian 

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 http://www.experianplc.com.

 

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