UK events firm that hosts arms fairs and comic shows sold to rival for £2bn

FTSE 100 firm Informa to buy Clarion from private equity group Blackstone

A British events business that hosts arms fairs and conventions for comic book fans has been snapped up by a FTSE 100 rival for more than £2bn.

Informa has struck a £2.24bn deal to buy the London-based events organiser Clarion from the private equity group Blackstone