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Capital allocation update
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. Disclaimer*
About this update from Experian Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n \nnews release\n \n \nCapital allocation update: launch of US$1bn share repurchase programme\n30 January 2026 - Experian, the global data and technology company, today announces the launch of a US$1bn share repurchase programme (the Programme).\nWe 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.\n \nGiven 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.\n \nThe Experian plc Board has approved the following Programme:\n \n· 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.\n· 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.\n· Experian has entered into an engagement with JP Morgan in connection with the first tranche of the Programme, to commence immediately.\n \nThis announcement contains Inside Information.\nCompany LEI: 635400RXXHHYT1JTSZ26.\n \nContact:\nExperian\nNadia Ridout-Jamieson Investor queries +44 (0)20 3042 4220\nGerry Tschopp, Nick Jones Media queries\n \nTeneo\nGraeme Wilson and Louise Male +44 (0)20 7353 4200\n \nAbout Experian\nExperian 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 th...