Welcome to our Annual Report for 2009

It was an extremely demanding year, but one which brought to the fore some of the key characteristics of Informa.

Derek Mapp, Chairman
Photo: Derek Mapp, Chairman

Revenue£1,221.7mGraph: Revenue
2009: £1,221.7m,
2008: £1,278.0m

2008: £1,278.0m

Adjusted operating profit£309.5mGraph: Adjusted operating profit
2009: £309.5m,
2008: £305.8m

2008: £305.8m

Adjusted profit before tax£261.3mGraph: Adjusted profit before tax
2009: £261.3m,
2008: £233.4m

2008: £233.4m

Total dividend11.45pGraph: Total dividend
2009: 11.45p,
2008: 8.41p

2008: 8.41p
Photo: Peter Rigby, Chief ExecutivePhoto: Adam Walker, Finance Director

During a period of sustained economic decline across the world, our Publishing assets have performed exceptionally well.

Peter Rigby, Chief Executive

These financial results demonstrate the strength of a balanced portfolio and an ability to manage costs proactively when demand is reduced.

Adam Walker, Finance Director