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Informa H1 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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H1 2025 earnings summary23 Jul, 2025

Executive summary

  • Achieved over 20% reported revenue growth and 24% increase in adjusted operating profit year-over-year, driven by strong performance in Live B2B Events and Academic Markets.

  • Underlying group revenue grew 7.8% year-over-year, with B2B events exceeding 8% and academic business nearing 12% growth, supported by recurring and non-recurring data licensing agreements.

  • Upgraded full-year guidance with underlying revenue growth now expected at 6%± and adjusted earnings growth at 10%+, reflecting confidence in forward bookings and market visibility through 2026.

  • Confirmed interim dividend payment, increased 9.4% to 7.0p per share, and expanded share buyback program by £150 million, bringing total 2025 buybacks to £350m.

  • Revenue visibility remains high, with £3.1bn (80% of 2025 revenue) already committed or visible.

Financial highlights

  • H1 2025 revenue: £2,036m, adjusted operating profit: £579m, adjusted diluted EPS: 29.8p (up 25.2%), and free cash flow: £357m (up 25%).

  • Adjusted operating margin increased to 28.4% from 27.5% year-over-year.

  • Net debt/EBITDA at 2.5x, within target range; interest cover at 9.7x.

  • Dividend per share increased to 7.0p; progressive dividend policy maintained.

  • Adjusted profit before tax: £515.9m; reported profit before tax impacted by a £484.2m non-cash impairment at Informa TechTarget.

Outlook and guidance

  • Upgraded revenue growth guidance for 2025 to 6%±, with Live B2B Events targeting 8%+ and Taylor & Francis 3–4% (excluding non-recurring data licensing).

  • Adjusted EPS growth guidance increased to 10%+, absorbing currency headwinds.

  • High confidence in revenue quality and visibility through 2025 and into 2026, with £5bn already booked for next year.

  • No anticipated margin impact from One Informa investment, as it is fully funded within current guidance.

  • Informa TechTarget expects broadly flat revenues for 2025, with improvement anticipated in H2.

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Informa plc is a global business intelligence, academic publishing, and events company. The company operates through multiple divisions, including Informa Markets, Informa Connect, Informa Tech, Taylor & Francis, and Informa Intelligence. It provides services such as organizing trade shows, exhibitions, and conferences; offering subscription-based data and market insights; and publishing academic and professional content. The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and its shares are listed on the LSE (London Stock Exchange).

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