Informa agrees GBP2.24bn acquisition of gaming exhibition organiser Clarion Events

By SectorWire desk · 7 October 2026 · Updated 16 October 2026

Summary

Informa Group has agreed to buy Clarion Events for GBP2.24bn (US$2.97bn), citing Informa’s Tuesday updates to the London Stock Exchange. Privately held Clarion organises trade exhibitions across several sectors, including gaming.

Why it matters

Informa’s agreed acquisition would transfer ownership of Clarion’s gaming trade exhibitions to the group.

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