Informa PLC, a leading international Live B2B Events, B2B Digital Services, and Academic Markets Group, released its first-quarter trading update, highlighting strong growth and reaffirming its full-year guidance. The Group reported a 7.6% underlying revenue growth in Q1, driven by strong performances in its Live B2B Events portfolio and Academic Markets. With £2.5 billion in revenues already traded, booked, or committed for 2025, the Group has 61% of its full-year target revenues and is pacing ahead of 2024. Informas Major B2B Brands, with 55 of the Top 100 trading in H1, contribute to the 7%+ underlying revenue growth target. The Group also noted its geographic outperformance, particularly in IMEA (India, Middle East, and Africa). The creation of Informa Festivals, a combination of Informa and Ascential brands, is complete and performing well. Informa reaffirmed its full-year guidance, including underlying revenue growth of 5%+, a £4.1 billion revenue target, and double-digit adjusted earnings growth. The Groups ongoing 2025 Share Buyback Programme demonstrates its commitment to returning value to shareholders.
| Year | Revenue Growth | Revenue Visibility | Major B2B Brands | Geographic Outperformance | Informa Festivals | Full-Year Guidance | Share Buyback Programme |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q1 | 7.6% (H1 delivering to targeted growth ambition) | £2.5bn+ (61% of full-year target, pacing ahead of 2024) | 55 of the Top 100 B2B Brands trade in H1 | Continued market-leading outperformance in IMEA | Combination completed on schedule, performing to plan on revenue growth and synergy delivery | 5%+ underlying revenue growth, £4.1bn± revenue target, double-digit adjusted earnings growth | Ongoing, initial commitment of £200 million |
| 2024 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |