Informa PLC, a major international events and information services group, released its first-half earnings report for 2024, showing a significant uptick in revenue and operating profit. The company’s leadership attributed this growth to the continued post-pandemic recovery of the live events sector and the successful integration of its recent acquisitions.

During the earnings call, executives highlighted that the B2B markets division saw double-digit growth, bolstered by high attendance rates at major trade shows and conferences. Furthermore, the company’s digital services arm reported steady expansion, as clients increasingly utilize Informa’s data platforms to track industry trends. Based on these results, Informa has increased its full-year revenue and profit expectations, signaling confidence in the remainder of the fiscal year.

While the report focuses on organic growth, the company also addressed its ongoing strategy regarding debt reduction and shareholder returns. Informa confirmed it would continue its share buyback program, a move intended to return value to investors. The earnings call did not detail specific risks regarding potential economic downturns, focusing instead on the resilience of its core business segments. Analysts noted that the company’s ability to pivot between digital information and physical events provides a hedge against market volatility, though the company remains sensitive to global travel and corporate spending trends.