Creation of joint venture in Japan

Experian, the global information services company, announces that it has created a joint venture with CCB Inc., a leading consumer credit bureau in Japan. Experian will own 50% of the joint venture.

Based in Tokyo, CCB provides credit reporting services to the banking, credit card and consumer financing industries in Japan. Experian has a long association with CCB, having owned a 3.6% stake in the company for many years.

The joint venture, CBEX Solutions Inc., will develop and operate a credit bureau platform to meet the new regulatory requirements in Japan.

As at May 2008, gross assets for CBEX Solutions are approximately $14m.

Enquiries:

Experian
Nadia Ridout-Jamieson Director of Investor Relations +44 (0)20 3042 4215
Finsbury
Rollo Head +44 (0)20 7251 380
Don Hunter

Experian announcements are available on www.experiangroup.com.

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