Experian plc

Transaction in Own Shares

1 February 2017 - Experian plc, the global information services company (the "Company"), hereby notifies the market, in conformity with Listing Rule 12.4.6R, of the following:-

Further to the announcement by the Company on 11 May 2016 of a share repurchase programme, the Company announces that it has purchased its ordinary shares of 10 US cents each ("Shares") from J.P. Morgan Securities plc as follows:   

Date and time of purchase:                                                         1 February 2017 17:31:46

Number of Shares purchased (aggregate volume):                    159,756

Price per Share (weighted average price):                                 1538.4604 pence

Trading venue:                                                                           XLON

The Shares purchased will be cancelled.  

Contact:

Experian

Ronan Hanna                Deputy Company Secretary                +353 (0) 1 846 9128

About Experian 

Experian is the world's leading global information services company. During life's big moments - from buying a home or a car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business by connecting with new customers - we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence. We help individuals to take financial control and access financial services, businesses to make smarter decisions and thrive, lenders to lend more responsibly, and organisations to prevent identity fraud and crime.

We have 17,000 people operating across 37 countries and every day we're investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation to help all our clients maximize every opportunity. We are listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and are a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

Learn more at www.experianplc.com or visit our global content hub at our global news blog for the latest news and insights from the Group.

Neither the content of the Company's website, nor the content of any website accessible from hyperlinks on the Company's website (or any other website), is incorporated into, or forms part of, this announcement.