Costa Mesa-based Experian Group posted sales growth of 20% for the quarter ended Dec. 31, London-based parent company GUS PLC said Thursday.
GUS doesn’t give sales figures for Experian, which counts yearly sales of $2 billion.
Experian, which offers credit reports and other financial information, saw the highest growth in its North American operation. The business posted sales growth of 31% from a year earlier.
Acquisitions accounted for much of the growth, 23%.
Experian’s core credit information and solutions unit posted “double-digit” growth without acquisitions.
Another unit, Experian Interactive in Irvine, made up 35% of North America’s overall sales during the quarter after an acquisition spree.
Experian’s sister retailing businesses within GUS fared more poorly as British consumers continue to slow spending.
GUS said last spring it planned to separate Experian, though it didn’t lay out a timeframe or specifics. Experian could see a market value of $10 billion on its own, according to analysts.
