Second Interim Dividend

RNS Number : 4925G

Experian plc

29 June 2012

 

Experian plc

Exchange Rate and Irish Dividend Withholding Tax for the Second Interim Dividend in respect of the Year Ended 31 March 2012

29 June 2012 - Experian plc, the global information services company, announced on 10 May 2012 a second interim dividend of 21.75 US cents per ordinary share payable on 20 July 2012 to shareholders on the register of members at the close of business on 22 June 2012.  The Company now announces that the £/$ exchange rate to be used to convert the dividend payment from US dollars to sterling pounds, for those shareholders who did not elect by 22 June 2012 to receive payment in US dollars, will be £1 = $1.5615.

Shareholders who did not elect to receive UK sourced dividends through the income access share arrangements are reminded that, as previously advised, their dividends will be subject to Irish dividend withholding tax unless the Company's Registrars are in possession of a valid exemption form. As previously advised, the final date for submission of elections to receive UK sourced dividends via the income access share arrangements was 22 June 2012. In the absence of any such elections, previous elections or deemed elections will remain in force.

Contact:

Experian

Ronan Hanna

Deputy Company Secretary

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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 2012 was US$4.5 billion. Experian employs approximately 17,000 people in 44 countries and has its corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, with operational headquarters in Nottingham, UK; California, US; and São Paulo, Brazil.

 

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