• Informa Plc (INF) agreed to buy Clarion for £2.24bn, creating a >£4.2bn live-events group across ~1,000 brands. Deal values Clarion ~11.1x 2027 EBITDA; equity raise ~£940m planned.
  • Informa Plc (INF) forecasts pro forma net debt/EBITDA under 3.0x by end‑2026 and under 2.5x by end‑2027; expects mid‑single‑digit adjusted EPS uplift in 2027 and ROIC > WACC by 2029.
  • Informa Plc (INF) said an acquisition and Taylor & Francis separation aim to refocus the group on B2B live events, targeting >$6 billion in group revenue and continued revenue growth
  • Informa Plc (INF) offers a UK retail share offer via RetailBook with a £250 minimum. Offer depends on admission alongside the Placing and includes risk warnings on share value and past performance.
  • Bookrunner says Informa Plc (INF) primary ABO books are covered; further guidance on the bookbuilding process will be provided.