Experian has agreed to acquire Brazilian cybersecurity firm ClearSale for $350 million to strengthen its identity and fraud (ID&F) services in Brazil, marking a significant expansion in Latin America. The acquisition adds transaction fraud detection capabilities to Experian’s existing credit information and fraud prevention offerings via its local subsidiary, Serasa. Expected to close in the first half of 2025, the deal should add approximately 490 million reais in revenue and 130 million reais in core earnings in its first full fiscal year.
Experian Buys Brazilian Cyber Security Firm ClearSale in $350 Million Deal