Experian 1Q Total Rev From Continuing Activities Up By 7%

15th Jul 2010 07:01

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Experian PLC (EXPN.LN), a global information services company, said Thursday for the first three months ended June 30 total revenue growth was 7%, with organic revenue growth of 6% at constant exchange rates. MAIN FACTS: -For the first half, company is targeting mid single-digit organic revenue and EBIT growth from continuing activities at constant currency. -By principal activity, organic revenue increased 11% at Interactive, 9% at Marketing -Services and 4% at Credit Services; Organic revenue declined 3% at Decision Analytics. -Both total and organic revenue from continuing activities in North America increased 5%. -Total and organic revenue from continuing activities in Latin America increased 22%. -At constant exchange rates, total revenue in U.K. and Ireland declined 1%; Organic revenue also declined 1%. -At constant exchange rates, total revenue for EMEA/Asia Pacific increased 10%; Organic -revenue increased 2%. -Experian's general financial position remains strong. -Shares on Wednesday closed at 633.5 pence, valuing the company at GBP6.47 billion. -By Tapan Panchal, Dow Jones Newswires. Tel +44(0)207-842 9448, [email protected] (END) Dow Jones Newswires July 15, 2010 02:01 ET (06:01 GMT)