Informa plc has released its trading update, confirming robust growth in the first five months of 2025. The company reported an underlying revenue growth of 9.3%, which includes a 7.9% growth with the consolidation of Informa TechTarget. The B2B Live Events sector, encompassing Informa Markets, Informa Connect, and Informa Festivals, saw an 8.3% increase in underlying revenue, with significant international strength, particularly in India, the Middle East, and Africa. The Academic Markets division experienced a 13.7% rise in underlying revenue, driven by core growth and non-recurring licensing agreements with AI companies. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance for 2025, projecting group underlying revenue growth of over 5%, with B2B Events expected to grow by more than 7%. There is an anticipated reported revenue of approximately £4 billion, with adjusted earnings growth near 10%. The ongoing 2025 Share Buyback Programme continues, along with the successful over-subscription of a €700 million Eurobond, extending average debt maturity to 4.5 years. Informa's growth strategy focuses on enhancing its B2B platform, developing capabilities in customer experience, data-led marketing, and deploying AI technologies such as Elysia, the company's AI assistant.
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