**Summary**
Informa PLC, a leading international B2B Events, B2B Digital Services, and Academic Markets Group, released a market update on January 20, 2026, highlighting strong performance and growth prospects. Key points include
1. **2025 Performance**Informa achieved double-digit growth in revenues (12.5%+), earnings (10.5-11%), and free cash flow, driven by strong demand for live B2B events and specialist research. Full-year revenues exceeded ยฃ4.0 billion, with underlying revenue growth of 6.25%ยฑ.
2. **2026 Outlook**The company targets 6%ยฑ underlying revenue growth in 2026, supported by its B2B Events segment (7%+ growth). Informa also aims for double-digit underlying earnings growth, excluding FX movements and non-recurring contracts. Early trading indicates ยฃ1.5 billionยฑ in booked/committed revenues for 2026.
3. **Strategic Initiatives**Informa launched a partnership with Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), establishing a new operating business, **inD**, to drive international expansion. The company also emphasized growth opportunities through first-party data, AI development, and its UAE partnership.
4. **Shareholder Returns**Informa completed a ยฃ350 million share buyback in 2025 and launched a new ยฃ200 million buyback program for 2026. A 10% increase in the 2025 ordinary dividend to 22p per share was proposed.
5. **Recognition**Informa was named one of Britains Most Admired Companies, reflecting its strong performance and international growth over the past 15+ years.
6. **Leadership Comments**Group CEO Stephen A. Carter highlighted the "Power of Live" driving demand and the companys commitment to innovation, international expansion, and shareholder value.
Informa remains focused on delivering consistent growth, leveraging its market-leading brands and structural strengths.
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### Key Notes:
1. **Revenue Growth**: 2025 saw higher reported and underlying growth compared to the 2026 target.
2. **Adjusted EPS Growth**: Double-digit growth continued in both years, with 2026 excluding FX and non-recurring items.
3. **Free Cashflow**: Growth was noted in 2025, but no specific target was provided for 2026.
4. **Leverage**: 2025 leverage was provided, but no 2026 target was mentioned.
5. **Share Buyback**: The 2026 buyback program is smaller than the completed 2025 program.
6. **Dividend**: A 10% increase in 2025, with no 2026 details provided. This table provides a clear comparison of the key financials and debt metrics between 2025 and 2026 based on the given information.