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UK events firm that hosts arms fairs and comic shows sold to rival for £2bn

The Guardian6 October 2026, 08:16 UTCUnited Kingdom

FTSE 100 firm Informa to buy Clarion from private equity group BlackstoneBusiness live – latest updatesA British events business that hosts arms fairs and conventions for comic book fans has been snapped up by a FTSE 100 rival for more than £2bn.Informa has struck a £2.24bn deal to buy the London-based events organiser Clarion from the private equity group Blackstone Continue reading...

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