2014 to present
In January 2014, Carter became CEO of Informa plc.[22] In September 2017, Informa announced that it would be acquiring Dove Medical Press.[23]
In January 2018, Informa announced its intent to acquire UBM plc as part of its strategy to expand in North America and Asia.[24][25][26] The transaction was completed in June 2018.[27]
In 2019, Informa sold the former UBM Life Sciences to MJH Associates.[28] Later in 2019, Informa traded its Agriculture Intelligence unit to IHS Markit in exchange for most of IHS Markit's Technology, Media and Telecoms division.[29] Also in 2019, Informa sold the former Penton design & engineering, manufacturing, energy, buildings, and commercial vehicle divisions, and the former UBM Automotive, to Endeavor Business Media.[30]
In February 2020, Informa launched Omdia by consolidating its portfolio of market analyst companies, Ovum Ltd, Heavy Reading, Tractica, and the majority of IHS Markit's technology, media and telecommunications research business, into a unified brand. The combined research offering includes more than 400 analysts and consultants covering 150 technology markets. Collectively, Omdia issues over 3,000 research reports annually.[31]
In February 2022, Informa sold its Informa Pharma Intelligence unit to investment fund, Warburg Pincus for $2.6 billion.[32] It also sold Lloyd's List and EPFR to Montagu Private Equity in 2022.[33]
In March 2023, in a cash and shares deal, Informa acquired the Irish Tarsus Group from Charterhouse Capital Partners for a reported GBP 790m.[34][35][36]
In January 2024, Informa announced that it would merge the digital business of Informa Tech with TechTarget. The resulting company would keep the TechTarget name with Informa holding 57% stake and the existing TechTarget shareholders holding 43% stake in the merged TechTarget.[37][38] The merger was completed with the business became Informa TechTarget in December 2024.[39]
In June 2024, Informa closed two UK-based titles: Digital TV Europe and Television Business International.[40]
In July 2024, the company reached a deal to acquire media and events company Ascential for approximately £1.2 billion.[41] The transaction was completed in October 2024.[42]
