Consistent Revenue Growth
The company reported an 8% growth in revenue for the first half of 2025 and increased its guidance for the year from 5% to 6% growth. This marks the 18th consecutive quarter of growth since COVID-19.
Strong Performance in B2B Events and Academic Segments
The B2B Events business grew over 8%, and the Academic segment saw growth touching 12% in the first half of 2025, boosted by data licensing agreements.
Increased Share Buyback and Dividend
The company announced an additional GBP 150 million for share buybacks and confirmed the dividend, aligning with profit growth.
Geographic and Brand Strength
Strong growth in EMEA, with the region becoming a powerhouse market. The company also noted the success of marquee brands, which are seeing higher growth rates.
High Revenue Visibility
The company has high visibility into future revenue streams through 2025 and into 2026, with bookings for 2026 up 15% year-on-year.