Issue of notes

RNS Number : 2503G

Experian plc

27 June 2012

 

Experian plc

Issue of notes

27 June 2012 - Experian plc, the global information services company, announces that its subsidiary, Experian Finance plc, has priced an issue of US$600m 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 Regulation S.

The net proceeds of the offering will be used for general corporatepurposes, which may include acquisitions and the repayment of certain outstanding debt. The issue is scheduled to close on 3 July 2012, subject to customary conditions.

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.

The notes have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act, or under the securities legislation of any states of the United States, and may not be offered or sold in the United Sates, other than pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The issuer of the notes does not presently intend to make a public offer of securities in the United States or to register any securities under the Securities Act.

This announcement does not constitute or form part of any offer or any solicitation to purchase nor shall it, or the fact of its distribution, form the basis of, or be relied on in any purchase. The distribution of this announcement and any subsequent offer of securities may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions and persons receiving this announcement or any subsequent offer should inform themselves about and observe any such restriction. Failure to comply with such restrictions may violate securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

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 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.

For more information, visit http://www.experianplc.com.

 

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