On 10 October 2006, GUS plc completed the demerger of its two remaining businesses, Experian and Home Retail Group.

This was the culmination of the GUS strategy, begun in 2000, of focusing on businesses with above-average growth potential and enabling shareholders to participate directly in their futures.

Trading in the shares of Experian Group Limited and Home Retail Group plc began on the London Stock Exchange on 11 October 2006.