Informa is an international business-to-business events, digital services and academic markets group that focuses on organising B2B events, providing digital information and data services, and serving academic and professional research markets worldwide. The company's operating divisions have strong brands and leading positions in attractive international markets, providing predictable and visible revenues.
Cyborg Score Rationale
The company demonstrated continuing strong growth across Live B2B Events and Academic Markets with increased shareholder returns and upgraded guidance for 2025. Informa has reaffirmed commitment to shareholder returns with a minimum of £200m allocated to share buybacks in 2026. Strong market positions and recurring revenue streams provide resilience.
Top Insights
In July 2024, Informa reached a deal to acquire media and events company Ascential for approximately £1.2 billion, expanding portfolio reach
The merger of Informa Tech's digital business with TechTarget was completed in December 2024, creating Informa TechTarget with Informa holding 57% stake
The company operates through four segments: Informa Markets, Informa Tech, Informa Connect, and Taylor & Francis
Committed to minimum £200m share buyback programme in 2026, signaling shareholder-focused capital allocation
Named Competitors
Thomson Reuters — B2B information and data services
Forrester — Market research and advisory services
BNEF — Energy and clean technology intelligence
Recent Developments
(February 2026) Reaffirmed £200m minimum share buyback for 2026 and strategic partnership announcements
(December 2024) Completed merger of Informa Tech digital business with TechTarget
(July 2024) Agreed acquisition of Ascential media and events company for £1.2 billion
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