Informa acquires Clarion from Blackstone in £2.24bn events deal

FTSE 100 events firm Informa has agreed to acquire Clarion, a London-based events organiser, from private equity group Blackstone for £2.24bn. The deal expands Informa's portfolio, which includes arms fairs and comic conventions, and reflects continued consolidation in the events industry. Financial terms and regulatory approvals remain pending.