Research Update: U.K.-Based Experian Finance Outlook Revised To Positive On Improving Financial Risk Profile, 'BBB+/A-2' Ratings Affirmed Oct 10

Standard & Poors, October 2010

Abstract
U.K.-based information services provider Experian Finance PLC continues to deliver relatively strong credit measures for the current rating. We are revising the outlook on Experian Finance to positive from stable and affirming our 'BBB+/A-2' corporate credit ratings on the company. The positive outlook primarily reflects our view of Experian Finance's strengthening financial risk profile, which, if sustained, could lead to a higher rating. On Oct. 4, 2010, Standard and Poor's Rating Services revised its outlook on U.K.-based Experian Finance PLC, the wholly owned subsidiary of international information services provider Experian PLC (not rated), to positive from stable. At the same time, the 'BBB+' long-term corporate credit and issue ratings, and 'A-2' short-term corporate credit rating on Experian Finance, were affirmed....

Companies mentioned in this report are: Experian Finance PLC
Action: Affirmed
Action: Outlook: Positive

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