Experian lifts guidance as Q3 revenues rise

Credit data firm Experian reported a 14% rise in third-quarter revenue driven by growth across all geographical units as it lifted annual guidance.

The company on Friday said it now expects annual revenue to grow between 16% - 17%, compared with an earlier forecast of a 15% - 17% increase.

Experian’s North American business reported total revenue growth of 16%, while its Latin American was up 21% and UK & Ireland rose 8%.

"We continue to expect strong earnings before interest and taxes also at constant exchange rates," it said.