Company Profile For Experian PLC

Experian PLC (Experian) is an information services company. Experian provides information, analytical tools and marketing services to organisations worldwide, ranging from small start-up businesses to multinational corporations. The Company provides organizations and individuals with information and analysis to help them make decisions. Its products and services are grouped under four principal activities: Credit Services, Decision Analytics, Marketing Services and Interactive. In December 10, 2008, the Company acquired SearchAmerica, Inc, a provider of payment prediction data and analytics to the United States healthcare industry. In October 2009, the Company acquired United MailSolutions GmbH (UMS), from its parent company, United MailSolutions AG.

BRIEF: For the fiscal year ended 31 March 2009, Experian PLC's revenues increased 2% to $3.87B. Net income from continuing operations increased 14% to $474M. Revenues reflect increased sales from Credit Services and higher income from Interactive segments. Net income also reflects increased gross profit margin, lower finance expense, decreased tax expense and lower net financing costs. The comapany is an information services company.