Informa PLC
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ISIN GB00BMJ6DW54 / Valor 24436154
Informa PLC
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About company
Informa PLC is a multinational events, intelligence, and scholarly research publishing group headquartered in London, England. Established as a business entity with a registration number of 8860726, Informa operates globally, providing a wide range of services and products across various sectors. The company is known for organizing large-scale events and trade shows that cater to different industries, including health, nutrition, real estate, and more. Additionally, Informa offers market intelligence and research services, helping businesses and professionals gain insights and make informed decisions. The group also has a significant presence in the academic publishing industry, producing scholarly research and content. Informa's use of the Lloyd's registered trademark indicates its historical connection and services related to the insurance and risk management sectors, underscoring its diverse operations within the professional information services industry.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Consumer Non-CyclicalsLatest Results (12.11.2025):
Informa PLC reported its 2025 Half Year Results, showing robust performance in the first half of 2025 with over 20% growth in key financial measures. The report highlights double‐digit reported revenue growth, improved operating margins, and a significant boost in adjusted earnings, alongside strong forward visibility and upgraded full-year guidance. This performance underscores Informa PLC’s positioning in its core markets, including Live B2B Events and Academic Markets, and reflects strategic investments and portfolio enhancements.
Revenue Performance
Informa PLC’s reported revenues rose by 20.1% to £2,035.9m, while underlying revenues increased by 7.8%. This growth underscores strong demand across its core segments and significant benefits from last year’s portfolio expansion.
Operational Strength
Adjusted operating profit saw a 24.0% increase to £578.9m with operating margins rising to 28.4%, demonstrating effective cost management and operational efficiencies.
Earnings and Cash Flow
Adjusted diluted earnings per share surged by 25.2% to 29.8p, and free cash flow improved by 25.0% to £356.9m, highlighting the company’s strong cash conversion and underlying profitability.
Enhanced Guidance and Forward Visibility
The upward revision of full-year guidance—upgrading underlying revenue growth from 5%+ to 6%± and maintaining reported revenue guidance at around £4bn—reflects robust forward bookings and committed revenue, with nearly £3.1bn already visible for 2025.
Capital Allocation and Strategic Initiatives
Additional shareholder returns have been achieved via a committed £150m in share buybacks, building on £200m already completed. The balance sheet was further strengthened with a €700m bond issue, extending average debt maturity to 4.5 years and providing long-term financing flexibility.
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