FTSE 100 news / Companies and sectors / Informa / 17 October 2026

Informa (INF): news on Saturday 17 October 2026

+4.5 positive

Coverage leaned positive, led by Fitch affirming Informa's BBB rating and backing the Clarion acquisition, plus commentary on live events growth after Ascential. Guidance was described as holding after disruption, and several new event launches added mild support.

What drove it

Fitch rating and Clarion deal
live events growth
guidance after disruption

The 6 stories

Each headline's own score, strongest first. Links go to the publisher.

+6.8 Blue-Chip Informa (LSE:INF) Grows Live Events After Ascential Kalkine Media
Live events growth after Ascential deal viewed positively.
+5.2 Informa rating affirmed at BBB as Fitch backs Clarion acquisition Traders Union
Fitch affirms investment-grade rating and backs Clarion acquisition.
+3.7 FTSE 100 Informa (LSE:INF): Guidance Holds After Disruption Kalkine Media
Guidance holds despite disruption; mildly reassuring.
+3.0 “The Future of Refit”: Monaco host first international event dedicated to superyacht refit in 2027 Daily Nautica
New superyacht refit event in Monaco, likely an Informa-run event.
+2.5 Behind the Scenes of the Launch of the EXHIEs™ Trade Show News Network
Launch of EXHIEs awards, an industry event programme tied to Informa.
+2.3 REI Expo 2026 and The Battery Show India to Bring Renewable Energy and Storage Industries Together Machine Maker
Informa-linked trade shows co-locating renewable energy events in India.

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