UPDATE 2-Exhibition group Informa upbeat on annual performance, hikes share buyback

British events organiser Informa said on Wednesday it expects annual revenue and adjusted operating profit at the upper end of its previous forecast range, while increasing its share buyback programme by 160 million pounds ($199.8 million). The world's largest exhibition group has benefited from the return of live events after a pandemic-led slump, and strong performance across its markets. Chief Executive Stephen Carter said domestic-led business in mainland China, one of the group's major markets, was performing well.