International B2B Live Events, B2B Digital Services and Academic Markets Group Informa PLC has reported half-year results to 30 June that show 6.8% underlying revenue growth, underlying operating profit growth of 6.9% and an increased Share Buyback Programme commitment to £350m.

Reported revenues for the period were £2,063.8m (H1 2025: £2,035.9m), Adjusted operating profit was reported at £548.3m (H1 2025: £578.9m). The result, the company said, reflected year-on-year biennial phasing and in-year events rescheduling within directly impacted conflict markets in IMEA.

Informa’s strongest performance was across B2B Live Events and Academic Markets, supported by investments in first-party data.

Group revenue of $4.5bn± committed or visible through subscriptions, forward bookings and contracts represents around 80% of 2026 targeted revenues and pacing ahead of last year on a like-for-like basis.

The 2026 guidance reaffirmed the Group is committed to full year Group revenue (6%± underlying growth) and earnings guidance (double-digit underlying growth in adjusted diluted EPS).

The 2026 interim dividend increased in line with H1 growth, +6.9% to 7.48p and the 2026 Share Buyback Programme increased to £350m from £250m, taking total share buybacks to £2.2bn± since 2022.

Stephen A. Carter, group chief executive, Informa PLC, said: “Informa delivered another period of strong performance and underlying growth.”

He added: “Our market-leading brands, investment in first party data and depth and breadth in both geographic and customer markets are underpinning consistently strong performances in B2B Live Events and Academic Markets. We continue to have forward momentum and are reaffirming full year guidance and increasing our share buyback commitment.”