7 OctDeals & M&A
Informa plans to buy ICE owner Clarion from Blackstone for £2.24bn
The proposed acquisition would transfer ownership of ICE owner Clarion from Blackstone to Informa.
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- Clarion Events · GBP 2,240,000,000 2026-10-07 · entry
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October 2026
7 OctDeals & M&A
Informa agrees GBP2.24bn acquisition of gaming exhibition organiser Clarion Events
Informa’s agreed acquisition would transfer ownership of Clarion’s gaming trade exhibitions to the group.
6 OctDeals & M&A
Informa agrees to acquire ICE organiser Clarion at £2.24bn enterprise value
Informa’s planned Clarion acquisition combines acquisition financing with equity proceeds, with completion expected before the end of 2026.
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