Company Research Report: Informa PLC

Company Overview

• Name: Informa PLC

• Mission: To connect businesses and professionals with the knowledge they need to learn more, know more, and do more. Informa champions specialists by connecting people, knowledge, and ideas.

• Founded: No information is available.

• Founders: No information is available.

• Key People:

• Stephen A. Carter, Chief Executive Officer

• Philip Thomas, Chair of the Board of Trustees for Comic Relief as of February 2025

• Headquarters: 5 Howick Place, London, SW1P 1WG, UK

• Number of Employees: Over 12,000 colleagues working in approximately 30 countries.

• Revenue: Revenue growth 11% in the first half of 2024

• Known For: Informa is known for being a leading international events, digital services, and academic research group. They have a strong presence in various specialist international markets, including boating, pharmaceuticals, food, fashion, and infrastructure.

Products

• Main Offerings:

• Live and On-Demand Events: Large-scale exhibitions, virtual events, online marketplaces.

• Specialist Media and Content: Engaging content targeted at specialist markets.

• Expert and Academic Research: Publishings under Taylor & Francis across various scientific and academic disciplines.

• Accredited Training and Knowledge Services: Supports research and communities through varied services.

• High-level Description:

• Informa provides platforms for industries and specialist markets to innovate and grow. Their services connect buyers and sellers and support the flow of business in specialist areas. The company operates primarily through its Informa Markets and Informa Connect divisions, with an academic presence through Taylor & Francis.

• Key Features:

• Informa's offerings benefit from a blend of digital and in-person engagement, utilizing technology to deliver comprehensive B2B brand platforms.

• Taylor & Francis curates high-quality research and offers extensive resources for Science, Technology, Medicine, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

Recent Developments

• Recent Developments:

• In 2024, Informa made an offer for Ascential plc, signifying a potential strategic acquisition to enhance market presence and capabilities.

• In 2023, Informa celebrated its success in diversity by receiving Age Inclusive Accreditation, promoting age inclusivity in the workplace.

• New Products Launched: Information on specific new product launches not available.

• New Features Added to Existing Products: No detailed information available.

• New Partnerships:

• Partnership with 55/Redefined to foster age inclusivity and cross-generational collaboration in the workplace has been recently highlighted as a significant initiative.

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