Informa to acquire ICE organizer Clarion Events for $2.96 billion

Informa is set to acquire Clarion Events from Blackstone for £2.24 billion (US$2.96 billion), expanding its presence in high-growth B2B events markets including gaming. The deal, announced Tuesday, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026 at a valuation equivalent to 11.1 times Clarion’s