Informa sells Life Sciences Media Brands portfolio for over $100M

February 1, 2019 — Fusion DigiNet

InformaExhibitions, events, business intelligence and publishing group Informa has sold its life sciences media brands portfolio to US-based healthcare education, market research and medical comms business, MJH Associates, for just over $100 million.

MJH Associates

The life sciences media brands portfolio was part of UBM which Informa bought for £3.9 billion last year. The transaction does not include the CBI events business, which had been combined with the branded life sciences business within the knowledge & networking division of Informa.

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A Fusion Deal: CMA Shipping Conference and Exhibition sold to Informa (Knect365)

March 12, 2018 — Fusion DigiNet

CMA-Shipping-2019-LogoThe CMA Shipping Conference and Exposition has been sold to Knect365, Informa PLC’s Knowledge & Networking Division. Fusion Corporate Partners acted as corporate advisor for International Marketing Strategies (IMS), the organiser of the event. The Fusion team was led by Paul Kelly, Director at Fusion. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

CMA Shipping is run on behalf of the Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA), an Association made of individuals representing every aspect of shipping and international trade. IMS and the CMA have worked together to produce the annual conference and trade Show for thirty three years.

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Speaking about the sale, Fusion’s Paul Kelly said, “IMS are a highly professional group with great maritime industry expertise. Together with the CMA, they have built the the premier shipping gathering in North America and a “must-attend” event on the shipping business calendar. “It was a pleasure to represent them”.

CMA Shipping enjoys the support of many of the world’s major maritime organisations and attracts over 2,000 maritime industry leaders, owners and ship managers controlling over 5,000 vessels. Complementing the presence of the owners and operators are charterers, financiers, suppliers, shipyards, national exhibits and professional service providers. It is one huge dynamic marketplace.

CMA Shipping 2019 will be he’d at the Hilton Stamford Hotel, Stamford, CT, USA.

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Informa acquires a stake in Chinese company Baiwen

November 27, 2013 — Fusion DigiNet

informa2Informa plc has acquired a stake in Baiwen, the owner and organiser of the annual China Beauty Expo (“CBE”). the terms of the deal were not disclosed.

CBE is the largest beauty trade event in China, comprising three co-located exhibitions that take place annually in Shanghai in May: Cosmetics China, Cosmetech and Beauty Shanghai. In 2013, the 18th edition of CBE attracted around 1700 exhibitors from 22 countries and some 250,000 visitors across a floor space of approximately 120,000 sqm.

CBEPeter Rigby, Chief Executive of Informa, said, ​”The acquisition of a stake in Baiwen is an exciting and strategically important move for Informa, increasing our exposure to the Chinese exhibition market and further strengthening our position in the beauty and aesthetics segment. We look forward to working closely with our partners at Baiwen to extend the strong growth record of CBE and leverage our collective expertise to exploit other opportunities.”

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Fresh round of dealmaking in the face-to-face events sector

October 7, 2013 — Fusion DigiNet

The FT are reporting that, in the wake of UBM’s chief executive David Levin and Informa’s chief Peter Rigby resigning earlier this year, analysts and industry executives are speculating that a fresh round of dealmaking could happen in the face-to-face events sector.

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Informa plc – Half year results

July 30, 2013 — Fusion DigiNet
informa2Informa plc has announced half year results for the six months ended 30 June 2013.

Financial highlights

  • Group organic revenue growth (continuing) of 1.2% to £566.7m (H1 2012: £562.6m)
  • Adjusted operating profit (continuing) up 2.7% to £162.0m (H1 2012: £157.7m)
  • Improvement in H1 adjusted operating margin (continuing) to 28.6% (H1 2012: 28.0%)
  • Adjusted diluted EPS growth (continuing) of 5.0% to 18.9p (H1 2012: 18.0p)
  • Dividend increased – interim dividend raised 6.7% to 6.4p (H1 2012: 6.0p)
  • Corporate Training disclosed as asset held for sale and results classified as discontinued
  • Statutory loss for the period of £56.3m (H1 2012: £41.9m loss), reflecting loss from discontinued operations of £115.7m
  • Strong cash flow – cash conversion rate (continuing) of 70% (H1 2012: 74%)
  • Net debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.4 times (H1 2012: 2.3 times)

 Operational highlights

  • Events division (continuing) organic profit growth of 18.6%
  • 147 large events run in H1, delivering double-digit organic revenue growth
  • 20% of Group revenue (continuing) from emerging markets in the last 12 months (H1 2012: 18%)
  • Deferred income growth of 7% at constant currency
  • Incremental cost reduction programme implemented at PCI
  • Agreed disposal of Corporate Training businesses for up to USD 180m
  • Exit from small conference businesses in Spain and Italy
  • Appointment of Director of Open Access within Academic Information
  • Chief Executive succession plan announced

 

Peter Rigby, Chief Executive, said:

“It has been a very busy six months for Informa that has resulted in another strong financial performance and further improvement to the underlying quality of earnings. The sale of our non-core Corporate Training businesses will leave us leaner and more resilient, with a sharper focus on higher growth assets offering an attractive return on capital. This is illustrated by the positive organic growth across our continuing operations in H1, the highlight of which was almost 19% organic profit growth in Events.

The outlook for the second half is good and after adjusting for modest dilution from the Corporate Training transaction, underlying expectations for the full year are unchanged. Encouragingly, there are some tentative signs of improvement in areas that have proved particularly tough in recent years, providing grounds for cautious optimism.

Our strong performance has led to another increase in the interim dividend, up 6.7% to 6.4p and our leverage remains comfortably within our target range at the end of June, before receiving the cash proceeds for Corporate Training.

I recently announced my intention to retire as Chief Executive at the end of the year. I have been with the Group for 30 years and feel now is the right time to hand over the reins, with Informa in great shape financially, operationally and culturally. Stephen A. Carter will take over as CEO from 1st January 2014, following a thorough handover process.”

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Informa disposes of its five corporate training businesses

July 19, 2013 — Fusion DigiNet

informa2Informa plc is selling its five Corporate Training businesses to Providence Equity Partners for a total consideration of up to $180m. The deal is expected to complete in the third quarter of 2013.

The initial consideration of $165m, consists of $100m in cash (net of indebtedness and working capital adjustments on completion) and a $65m vendor loan. The vendor loan is for a maximum term of 6.5 years and attracts a PIK interest rate of 1% in the first two years, rising to 10% in the third year with a further 1% per annum increase thereafter.

providenceequityThe cash element of the consideration will initially be used to reduce Group net debt. A further cash payment of up to $15m will be received by Informa in 2014 dependent upon the businesses achieving a certain level of revenue in 2013.

In the year ended 31 December 2012, the contribution attributable to the Corporate Training businesses was revenue of approximately $194m (£122m) and adjusted EBITA of $23.5m (£14.8m). As at 31 December 2012 the business had gross assets of $358.8m (£225.7m).

Peter Rigby, Chief Executive, said, “The disposal of our Corporate Training businesses creates a more focused, higher growth, higher margin Events division with more visible and predictable revenue streams, enhancing the underlying quality of Group earnings.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our colleagues within Corporate Training who have worked so diligently and intelligently to develop the businesses through a highly challenging economic period. I believe Providence, with a significant investment already in the education sector, will be an excellent home for the businesses.”

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