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Informa weighs selling stake in Monaco-based events assets, sources say
Reuters· 2026-03-05 15:11
Core Viewpoint - Informa is considering selling a stake in its Monaco-based luxury events portfolio, which includes the Monaco Yacht Show and Top Marques Monaco, potentially generating around $200 million from the sale [1][1][1]. Group 1: Company Overview - Informa is a London-listed exhibitions group valued at nearly $14 billion [1]. - The Monaco-based assets are part of Informa's Luxury & Lifestyle division, which also includes Art Monte-Carlo and Boat International Publishing Group [1][1]. Group 2: Financial Aspects - The portfolio generates approximately $200 million in annual revenue, and a stake sale could yield a similar amount [1][1]. - Informa is collaborating with an investment bank to assess interest in the stake sale [1]. Group 3: Market Context - Possible bidders for the stake may include sovereign wealth funds, particularly from the Gulf region, which are diversifying their investments in media, entertainment, and events [1][1]. - The ongoing Middle East conflict's impact on the sale process remains uncertain, although Informa reported that most of its business operations are unaffected [1][1].