Informa buys events rival Clarion for $2.96B, spins off Taylor & Francis
What's the deal? Britain's InformaDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → will acquire B2B events firm ClarionDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → for £2.24 billion ($2.96 billion) and separate its academic publishing arm, Taylor & FrancisDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, from the group. The company announced both moves on Tuesday.
Why now? The twin moves mark Informa's biggest bet yet on live business events. Buying Clarion reinforces its position as the leading global events group.
How is it funded? The Clarion deal will be paid for through committed financing and the proceeds of a roughly £940 million equity placing.
What about Taylor & Francis? Informa has launched a formal review of all separation options for the unit, which generates close to $1 billion in annual revenue. An outcome is expected alongside its 2026 full-year results in March 2027.
The signal: By doubling down on events and moving to carve out publishing, Informa is sharpening its focus on live B2B gatherings as its core growth engine.
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