2 May 2018
As described in the company’s offer update on 10 April 2018, engagement with the Competition and Markets Authority in the UK is ongoing, and completion remains subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set out in the scheme document. Informa and UBM remain confident that the offer will complete by the end of the second quarter of 2018. Stephen A. Carter, Group Chief Executive, said: “We are encouraged by the strong support from shareholders of both companies for this combination, which will create a leading, international B2B Information Services Group.”
Background
London-based Informa operates at the heart of the Knowledge and Information Economy. It is one of the world’s leading business intelligence, academic publishing, knowledge and events businesses. With more than 7,500 colleagues globally, it has a presence in all major geographies, including North America, South America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
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Informa’s offer for UBM approved by shareholders
Informa, the international B2B Exhibitions, Events, Business Intelligence and Academic Publishing Group, announced that its offer for UBM has been approved by both UBM and Informa shareholders. The resolution to approve the offer was passed at the company's general meeting held on 17 April 2018.
 Photo: Luca Micheli on UnsplashLondon-based Informa operates at the heart of the Knowledge and Information Economy. |
Background
London-based Informa operates at the heart of the Knowledge and Information Economy. It is one of the world’s leading business intelligence, academic publishing, knowledge and events businesses. With more than 7,500 colleagues globally, it has a presence in all major geographies, including North America, South America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
http://www.informa.com
http://www.ubm.com
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