Acquisition of ERS

Experian Group Limited
02 February 2007


2 February 2007



                             Experian Group Limited


                   Acquisition of Economic Research Services





Experian, the global information solutions company, announces that it has
acquired Economic Research Services (ERS), an economic research consultancy
based in the UK, from its founder.


Started in 1994, ERS provides research and consultancy services to the public
sector, specialising in economic development and regeneration. Its key clients
include government departments and agencies, local authorities, voluntary bodies
and regional development agencies. This acquisition complements Experian's
existing activities in the public sector market.


Sales for ERS in the year to 30 September 2006 were £1.4m, with gross assets at
30 September of £0.4m. It will become part of Experian's Business Strategies
division, within Marketing Solutions.





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