Informa PLC, a global B2B Live Events, B2B Digital Services, and Academic Markets Group, reported strong financial results for 2025, with record revenues and adjusted operating profit. Key highlights include
**Financial Performance**
Revenue increased by 13.7% to £4,041.4 million, with adjusted operating profit rising by 14.6% to £1,139.8 million.
Free cash flow grew by 9.0% to £884.8 million, driven by operating profit growth and focused cash management.
Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased by 11.0% to 55.6p, marking the fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth.
**Strategic Initiatives**
The company confirmed £620 million in cash returns for 2025 and accelerated share buybacks in 2026, starting with a minimum commitment of £200 million, later increased to £250 million.
Informas growth strategy, "One Informa," focuses on brand value extension, AI integration, customer experience enhancement, and data-led marketing, aiming to maximize the growth and value of its B2B platform.
**Segment Performance**
**B2B Live Events** Underlying revenue growth of 9.5%, with strong performances in Healthcare and Food sectors.
**Academic Markets (Taylor & Francis)** Delivered 3.6% underlying revenue growth, excluding non-recurring data access contracts, with a focus on expanding the journal portfolio and targeting new customer segments.
**B2B Digital Services (Informa TechTarget):** A foundational year with a focus on delivering positive growth in 2026, leveraging proprietary data and a broad product offer.
**Future Outlook**
Informa targets consistent 5%+ underlying revenue growth over the next three years, faster underlying profit growth, and 8%+ underlying EPS growth.
For 2026, the company aims for 6%± underlying revenue growth, with B2B Live Events targeting 7%+ growth, and double-digit underlying EPS growth.
**Sustainability and Governance**
Continued commitment to sustainability, recognized through inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the eighth consecutive year, achieving AAA ESG Rating from MSCI, and an A- CDP Score.
**Board and Corporate Updates**
Andy Ransom appointed to the Audit Committee, and the company announced a partnership with Dubai World Trade Centre to launch a new operating business, inD, in the IMEA region.
Informas 2025 results demonstrate robust financial health, strategic growth initiatives, and a commitment to sustainability and shareholder value, positioning the company for continued success in 2026 and beyond.
| Metric | 2025 (£m) | 2024 (£m) | Change (£m) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4,041.4 | 3,553.1 | 488.3 | 13.7% |
| Adjusted Operating Profit | 1,139.8 | 995.0 | 144.8 | 14.6% |
| Free Cash Flow | 884.8 | 812.1 | 72.7 | 9.0% |
| Net Debt (incl. IFRS 16) | 3,066.2 | 3,201.8 | (135.6) | (4.2%) |
| Adjusted Diluted EPS (p) | 55.6 | 50.1 | 5.5 | 11.0% |
| Full Year Dividend per Share (p) | 22.0 | 20.0 | 2.0 | 10.0% |