Informa agrees to acquire ICE organiser Clarion at £2.24bn enterprise value
By SectorWire desk · · Updated
Summary
Informa has agreed to buy Clarion from Blackstone at an enterprise value of £2.24bn on 6 October. Informa will fund the cash consideration through acquisition financing and net proceeds from a £940m equity placing and retail offer. The parties expect completion before the end of 2026.
Why it matters
Informa’s planned Clarion acquisition combines acquisition financing with equity proceeds, with completion expected before the end of 2026.