Capital allocation update

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Experian plc has announced a significant capital allocation update, launching a US$1 billion share repurchase programme set to conclude by June 30, 2027. This initiative, aimed at reducing shares in issue and meeting employee share plan obligations of approximately $200 million, reflects the company's strong trading performance and favourable leverage position. The programme's pace and form will be contingent on market conditions and ongoing business capital needs, with an initial tranche commencing immediately through an engagement with JP Morgan. Experian's medium-term financial framework, capital allocation strategy, and dividend policy remain unchanged.

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Experian plc

30 January 2026

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Capital allocation update: launch of US$1bn share repurchase programme

30 January 2026 - Experian, the global data and technology company, today announces the launch of a US$1bn share repurchase programme (the Programme).

We continue to trade strongly underpinned by our strategic execution and we expect to end this financial year in a favourable leverage position. This enables us to continue to invest in the business while also returning excess capital to shareholders.

Given this flexibility, we see opportunity to drive additional shareholder value through the introduction of increased share repurchases. Our medium-term financial framework, capital allocation framework and dividend policy are all unchanged.

The Experian plc Board has approved the following Programme:

· A share repurchase of up to US$1bn to conclude no later than 30 June 2027. The maximum number of shares that may be repurchased is 89,789,942 pursuant to the authority granted at the 2025 AGM.

· The pace and form of the proposed capital return will be subject to market conditions, and the ongoing assessment of the capital needs of the business. The purpose of the Programme is to reduce the number of shares in issue and to meet obligations arising from employee share plans of c.$200m.

· Experian has entered into an engagement with JP Morgan in connection with the first tranche of the Programme, to commence immediately.

This announcement contains Inside Information.

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About Experian

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them to save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in talented people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and to innovate. A FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 25,200 people across 33 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

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