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7am , 17 November 2021 - Experian plc , the global information services company , today issues its half - yearly financial report for the six months ended 30 September 2021 . Brian Cassin , Chief Executive Officer , commented : " We had a very good first half performance with total revenue growth of 23 % at actual exchange rates , 21 % at constant exchange rates and organic revenue growth of 16 % . Benchmark earnings per share also progressed strongly , up 30 % for the half ( at constant exchange rates ) . Consumer Services has seen standout growth , and our B2B businesses continue to perform very well . We expect progress to continue , and for the full year , we now expect organic revenue growth in the range of 11-13 % , total revenue growth of 15-17 % and strong EBIT margin accretion , all at constant exchange rates . " ● " Our growth is being enabled by a successful innovation - led strategy which has financial inclusion at its heart . Our aim is to empower consumers and businesses globally , improving financial health for all by using our capabilities as a force for good to transform lives and power opportunities . " ● experian ● Half - yearly financial report Strong performance demonstrating the power of data for consumers and our clients ● ● ● Benchmark EPS Statutory Revenue Operating profit Profit before tax Basic EPS First interim dividend Benchmark¹ Revenue - ongoing activities³ Revenue Benchmark EBIT - ongoing activities 3,4 Total Benchmark EBIT Benchmark and Statutory financial highlights 2021 US $ m 3,060 3,061 806 806 USC 61.7 3,061 702 654 USC 56.5 USC 16.0 news release 2020 US $ m 2,480 2,487 647 648 USC 47.9 1 2,487 546 458 USC 36.7 USC 14.5 Actual rates growth % 23 23 25 24 29 23 29 43 54 10 1. See Appendix 1 ( page 14 ) and note 5 to the interim financial statements ( pages 25-27 ) for definitions of non - GAAP measures . 2. Organic revenue growth is at constant currency . 3. Revenue and Benchmark EBIT for the six months ended 30 September 2020 have been re - presented for the reclassification to exited business activities of certain B2B businesses . 4. See page 15 for reconciliation of Benchmark EBIT from ongoing activities to Profit before tax . Highlights Constant rates growth % 21 21 25 25 30 21 29 32 39 n / a Organic growth % ² 16 n / a n / a n / a n / a n / a n / a n / a n / a n / a Strong execution and strategic progress across the Group . Full year guidance upgraded . Outstanding first half in Consumer Services , revenue + 27 % with 122m free members . B2B growing well ; organic revenue + 12 % with strategic initiative momentum . H1 Benchmark EBIT + 25 % , H1 Benchmark EPS + 30 % , both at constant exchange rates . Very strong cash performance ; up 25 % . Guidance raised to c . 100 % operating cash flow conversion . Strong financial position ; low end of leverage range . Two acquisitions completed after period end for US $ 353m . First interim dividend up 10 % to 16.0 US cents per ordinary share .