Informa to Acquire Clarion Events for £2.2 Billion in Major Restructuring

Key Facts

1Informa plc agreed to acquire a majority stake in Clarion Events from Blackstone for an enterprise value of £2.2 billion.

2The deal will be funded via cash, debt financing, and a £940 million equity placing.

3Informa plans to separate its Taylor & Francis academic business as part of the restructuring.

Informa plc agreed to acquire a majority stake in Clarion Events from Blackstone for an enterprise value of £2.2 billion. MarketScreener reported that the deal will be funded through a combination of cash, debt financing, and a £940 million equity placing. As part of a broader restructuring, Informa also plans to separate its Taylor & Francis academic business unit.

Informa (INF.L) was trading at 895.4 pence on October 6, 2026, reaching a session high of 899.6 pence. Meanwhile, Blackstone (BX) shares closed at $111.65 on October 5, 2026. This strategic acquisition is intended to expand Informa's events portfolio while streamlining its corporate structure through the divestment of its academic publishing division.