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Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
After plunging almost 10% in a week do these 2 UK shares now offer unmissable value?
Two UK shares on my watchlist suffered a punishment beating at the hands of disappointed investors last week. So is this a brilliant opportunity for far-sighted investors to consider buying these FTSE 100 stocks? The first is business intelligence, academic publishing and events specialist Informa Group (LSE: INF), whose shares slumped 9.7% last week. This follows a stretch of modest performance, with the stock up just 3.7% over the past 12 months. It has climbed 30% over five years though, so isn't exactly a basket case. Historically, Informa has traded at a premium, but the recent downturn has brought its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio to 15.3, which is tempting. Full-year 2024 results, published on Thursday (6 March), triggered the recent sell-off. They weren't all bad news though. Revenues climbed 11.4% to £3.55bn, while adjusted operating profit jumped 16.5% to £995m. Free cash flow surged 28.6% to £812.1m. What's not to like? In this case, it was a disappointing outlook. The board predicts underlying revenue growth will slow to just 5% in 2025. A wider concern is that if global economy struggles, as Donald Trump's tariffs bite, the events industry could see attendance and sponsorship revenues decline. On the plus side, a joint venture with the Dubai World Trade Centre should open up new lines of revenue in the Middle East. The stock only yields 2.6% but the board hiked the dividend by 11.1% last week. It paid £425m share buybacks in 2024 too. The total cash return is to £675m. I think the market was a bit too tough on Informa last week. Distribution group Bunzl (LSE: BNZL) has been on my watchlist for yonks. It's the FTSE 100's perennial dark horse and a solid long-term performer, until recently. The Bunzl share price fell 8.7% last week, and it's flat over 12 months. Although over five years, it's up 60%. That's similar to Informa and here's something else they have in common. Bunzl also released a poorly received set of full-year results last week, on Monday 3 March. Adjusted operating profit rose a healthy 7.2% at constant exchange rates to £976m, but statutory operating profit edged up just 1.3% to £ rose just 0.2% on a reported basis to £11.8bn. They've now idled for the second year in a row, as deflation squeezes prices amid tough competition. Bunzl's successful strategy of growth through acquisitions shines undimmed, but it needs to, amid signs of a slowdown in its core operations. The trailing yield is 2.4%. However, the board did lift the full-year dividend by a healthy 8.2%. That's extended its track record of annual dividend growth to an impressive 32 consecutive years. I think both Informa and Bunzl are well worth considering with a long-term view. But I think the next year or two could remain sticky, amid global uncertainty. I like both, but wouldn't go as far as calling them unmissable buys. The post After plunging almost 10% in a week do these 2 UK shares now offer unmissable value? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. More reading 5 Stocks For Trying To Build Wealth After 50 One Top Growth Stock from the Motley Fool Harvey Jones has no position in any of the shares mentioned. The Motley Fool UK has recommended Bunzl Plc. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Motley Fool UK 2025 Sign in to access your portfolio
Trade Arabia
07-03-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
DWTC partners with Informa to create global MICE powerhouse
Dubai World Trade Centre and Informa Group have announced a strategic venture to create a truly global powerhouse in Exhibitions and Event Management, operating out of the Middle East - South Asia - Africa regions. This partnership between two commercial equals with highly complementary assets and capabilities drives the creation of a new DWTC-Informa company - Informa International - that will be fully operational by Q4 2025. This new entity headquartered in Dubai, will be servicing super-regional MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) markets, in addition to leveraging their scale to export their home-grown megabrands across the world. The move anchors DWTC's commitment to tripling Dubai's MICE sector GDP contribution to AED54 billion ($14.7 billion) annually by 2033, in line with targets in the D33 Dubai Economic Agenda – attracting investments and enabling cross-border trade through its reputable B2B Events' platforms. Equally, it will focus on cementing Dubai as the global epicentre for business and enterprise – even as the city gains in repute as the world's preferred MICE industry hub. Informa International will include exhibitions, confexes, conferences, professional training and accreditation businesses of both DWTC and Informa in Dubai and connected partner markets, creating a market leader with revenues of over $700 million. The partnership has scope to achieve double digit growth as it expands beyond Dubai and the wider Middle East, across high-growth markets globally. The strategic partnership aims to establish a global MICE powerhouse by integrating DWTC's international events portfolio with Informa Group's UAE-based and partner market events, managing over 40 market-leading brands across high-growth sectors such as Food (Gulfood), ICT (GITEX), Information Security (GISEC), Healthcare (WHX), Energy (Middle East Energy), and Aviation (Dubai Airshow). It also accelerates global expansion by extending DWTC's brands into the fastest-growing B2B event markets, including the Indian Subcontinent, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director-General, Dubai World Trade Centre Authority, said: "DWTC has anchored and enabled Dubai's leadership as a preferred global hub for the MICE Sector." "With the city's flagship events like GITEX and Gulfood expanding internationally, and Informa's portfolio of leading shows in complementary sectors across the super-region - this strategic partnership is set to be a transformation engine for cross-border trade and enterprise, co-creating sustainable value for the industries and economies served through the convening power of B2B Events," he stated. DWTC, he said, has built a portfolio of flagship B2B event brands and Informa is the perfect partner with whom to combine strengths and capture the next stage of growth in this high-impact sector.' The key partnership strengthens Dubai's position as a leading global business hub by attracting flagship events from Informa's portfolio of 100+ specialist global brands across various industries, aligning with the city's economic strategy and the expansion of venue infrastructure, including the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) from 2026. Stephen A. Carter, Group Chief Executive, Informa, said: "We already have a great partnership in Dubai with DWTC and today's announcement will further expand our relationship, allowing us to create something quite unique and special together in what is a highly vibrant and fast-growing market." Informa Group, a FTSE-100 company and international market leader in Live B2B Events, B2B Digital Services, and Academic Markets, has operated in the UAE for more than 25 years, focusing on B2B events.
Dubai Eye
06-03-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
DWTC and Informa team up to create global MICE powerhouse
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and Informa Group have announced a strategic partnership to create a global leader in exhibitions and event management, with operations spanning the Middle East, South Asia and Africa. The partnership will form a new company, Informa International, set to launch by the fourth quarter of 2025. Headquartered in Dubai, the new entity will serve key markets for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) while expanding its major event brands globally. The move supports Dubai's goal of increasing the MICE sector's contribution to the economy, aiming for AED 54 billion annually by 2033. Informa International will manage over 40 high-profile events, including Gulfood, GITEX, and the Dubai Airshow. The partnership will also expand DWTC's brands into high-growth markets in Asia, Europe and Africa, while reinforcing Dubai's position as a global business hub. With this collaboration, both DWTC and Informa plan to tap into the fast-growing B2B events market, driving sustainable economic growth and expanding Dubai's infrastructure with projects like the Dubai Exhibition Centre. Informa Group, a FTSE-100 company and international market leader in Live B2B Events, B2B Digital Services, and Academic Markets, has operated in the UAE for more than 25 years, focusing on B2B events. DWTC has been a leader in B2B Events in the UAE for more than four decades. It owns and operates the two major venues in Dubai, the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, and the Dubai Exhibition Centre. Dubai World Trade Centre and Informa Group have formed a partnership to launch a global leader in exhibitions and event management under the name 'Informa International,' serving the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa markets. The new company, headquartered in Dubai, will be… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 6, 2025
Emirates 24/7
06-03-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
DWTC partners with Informa Group to create first-of-its-kind global MICE powerhouse
New Dubai-based joint venture set to yield exponential growth opportunities for their combined portfolio of market-leading Business Events Dubai World Trade Centre and Informa Group, today announced a strategic venture to create a truly global powerhouse in Exhibitions and Event Management, operating out of the Middle East - South Asia - Africa regions. This partnership between two commercial equals with highly complementary assets and capabilities drives the creation of a new DWTC-Informa company - Informa International - that will be fully operational by Q4 2025. This new entity headquartered in Dubai, will be servicing super-regional MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) markets, in addition to leveraging their scale to export their home-grown megabrands across the world. The move anchors DWTC's commitment to tripling Dubai's MICE Sector GDP contribution to AED 54 billion annually by 2033, in line with targets in the D33 Dubai Economic Agenda – attracting investments and enabling cross-border trade through its reputable B2B Events' platforms. Equally, it will focus on cementing Dubai as the global epicentre for business and enterprise – even as the city gains in repute as the world's preferred MICE industry hub. Informa International will include exhibitions, confexes, conferences, professional training and accreditation businesses of both DWTC and Informa in Dubai and connected partner markets, creating a market leader with revenues of $700m+. The partnership has scope to achieve double digit growth as it expands beyond Dubai and the wider Middle East, across high-growth markets globally. Key Strategic Objectives of establishing this strategic partnership: (1) Global MICE Powerhouse: Combines DWTC's global events with Informa Group's events business in the UAE and connected partner markets - to own and operate 40+ market-leading brands in highly attractive growth categories such as Food (Gulfood) , ICT (GITEX) , Information Security (GISEC) , Healthcare (WHX) , Energy (Middle East Energy) and Aviation (Dubai Airshow) ; (2) Accelerated Global Expansion: Creates further scale and opportunity to export DWTC's brands across the fastest global growth markets for B2B Events, including the Indian Subcontinent, Asia, Middle East, Europe and Africa; (3) Dubai as a #1 Global Business Hub: Targets attracting marquee events from the 100+ specialist Informa global brands across wide ranging sectors into Dubai. This feeds into the city's economic strategy with significant venue infrastructure coming on stream from 2026, at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC). His Excellency Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General, Dubai World Trade Centre Authority, said: 'DWTC has anchored and enabled Dubai's leadership as a preferred global hub for the MICE Sector. With the city's flagship events like GITEX and Gulfood expanding internationally, and Informa's portfolio of leading shows in complementary sectors across the super-region - this strategic partnership is set to be a transformation engine for cross-border trade and enterprise, co-creating sustainable value for the industries and economies served through the convening power of B2B Events. DWTC has built a portfolio of flagship B2B event brands and Informa is the perfect partner with whom to combine strengths and capture the next stage of growth in this high-impact sector.' Stephen A. Carter, Group Chief Executive, Informa PLC, said: 'We already have a great partnership in Dubai with DWTC and today's announcement will further expand our relationship, allowing us to create something quite unique and special together in what is a highly vibrant and fast-growing market.' Informa Group, a FTSE-100 company and international market leader in Live B2B Events, B2B Digital Services, and Academic Markets, has operated in the UAE for more than 25 years, focusing on B2B events. DWTC has been a leader in B2B Events in the UAE for more than four decades. It owns and operates the two major venues in Dubai, the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) and the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), supporting city-wide activation anchored by the two landmarks. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Arabian Business
06-03-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
DWTC and Informa create MICE powerhouse as Dubai eyes $14.7bn conference target
Dubai World Trade Centre and Informa Group have announced a strategic venture to create a global powerhouse in Exhibitions and Event Management, operating out of the Middle East – South Asia – Africa regions. This partnership between two commercial equals with highly complementary assets and capabilities drives the creation of a new DWTC-Informa company – Informa International – that will be fully operational by Q4 2025. This new entity headquartered in Dubai, will be servicing super-regional MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) markets, in addition to leveraging their scale to export their home-grown megabrands across the world. Dubai conferences and events The move anchors DWTC's commitment to tripling Dubai's MICE Sector GDP contribution to AED54bn ($14.7bn) annually by 2033, in line with targets in the D33 Dubai Economic Agenda – attracting investments and enabling cross-border trade through its reputable B2B Events' platforms. Equally, it will focus on cementing Dubai as the global epicentre for business and enterprise – even as the city gains in repute as the world's preferred MICE industry hub. Informa International will include exhibitions, confexes, conferences, professional training and accreditation businesses of both DWTC and Informa in Dubai and connected partner markets, creating a market leader with revenues of more than $700m. The partnership has scope to achieve double digit growth as it expands beyond Dubai and the wider Middle East, across high-growth markets globally. The strategic partnership aims to establish a global MICE powerhouse by integrating DWTC's international events portfolio with Informa Group's UAE-based and partner market events, managing more than 40 market-leading brands across high-growth sectors such as: Food (Gulfood) ICT (GITEX) Information Security (GISEC) Healthcare (WHX) Energy (Middle East Energy) Aviation (Dubai Airshow) It also accelerates global expansion by extending DWTC's brands into the fastest-growing B2B event markets, including the Indian Subcontinent, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. Additionally, the partnership strengthens Dubai's position as a leading global business hub by attracting flagship events from Informa's portfolio of more than 100 specialist global brands across various industries, aligning with the city's economic strategy and the expansion of venue infrastructure, including the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) from 2026. Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director-General, DWTCA, said: 'DWTC has anchored and enabled Dubai's leadership as a preferred global hub for the MICE Sector. With the city's flagship events like GITEX and Gulfood expanding internationally, and Informa's portfolio of leading shows in complementary sectors across the super-region – this strategic partnership is set to be a transformation engine for cross-border trade and enterprise, co-creating sustainable value for the industries and economies served through the convening power of B2B Events. 'DWTC has built a portfolio of flagship B2B event brands and Informa is the perfect partner with whom to combine strengths and capture the next stage of growth in this high-impact sector.' Stephen A. Carter, Group Chief Executive, Informa PLC, said: 'We already have a great partnership in Dubai with DWTC and today's announcement will further expand our relationship, allowing us to create something quite unique and special together in what is a highly vibrant and fast-growing market.' Informa Group, a FTSE-100 company and international market leader in Live B2B Events, B2B Digital Services, and Academic Markets, has operated in the UAE for more than 25 years, focusing on B2B events. DWTC has been a leader in B2B Events in the UAE for more than four decades. It owns and operates the two major venues in the emirate, the International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) and the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), supporting city-wide activation anchored by the two landmarks.
