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Ascential PLC
LON:ASCL
Ascential is an international business-to-business media company. We inform and connect business professionals in more than 150 countries through market-leading Exhibitions, Festivals and Information Services. Ascential powers the prestigious Cannes Lions festival for the branded communications industry, the world’s premier market leading payments and financial services innovation congress Money 20/20, and the global fashion trend forecasting service WGSN. 82% of Ascential’s revenues are generated by products that are number one in their respective markets. We exist to provide our customers with world class content and connections empowering their businesses to be the best informed and best connected. Our products enable focus, growth and value.
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FTSE 100 Live: Markets close flat to finish dismal trading week
The UK's major index closed flat at 7,694 points
Ascential buys Singapore’s Intrepid for up to US$250mln
"Intrepid's strong presence in South East Asia, alongside its proven expertise operating across the major marketplaces in this important region, further enhances the capabilities and global reach of our Digital Commerce business,” said Dunc
Ascential looking at break-up but no decision yet
"Discussions are exploratory at this stage," said the events group
Ascential confirm purchase of e-commerce specialists
It also announced a bounce back for its Money 20/20 event
Ascential raises funds to build up its war-chest
The share issue was announced after the close of business yesterday along with the group's interim, which were ahead of expectations
Ascential snaps up ecommerce advertising specialist Perpetua Labs
Perpetua provides a self-service SaaS platform that helps independent sellers optimise the purchase of search and display advertising on Amazon and other major online marketplaces
Ascential losses widen as events and advisory business hit by Coronavirus restrictions
2021 has started well with strong growth in revenue and profits in the first two months of the year
Ascential sells DeHavilland to seal exit from BEP business
Ascential says the transaction achieves a strategic priority, to bring clear focus to core customer propositions.
Ascential acquires adjacent ecommerce agencies in China and Brazil
China's X Target helps brands improve online retail sales execution across local eCommerce platforms including Alibaba and JD
Ascential cancels Money20/20 US and Europe 2020 events due to coronavirus spikes
The events will be replaced this year with a digital content programme and a networking platform for delegates and sponsors
Ascential slides to loss as digital surge can't offset coronavirus cancellations for events arm
Half-year events revenues plummeted by £96.8mln due to cancellations or deferrals
Ascential upped to ‘buy’ by Liberum following bullish 2019 results
The broker said Ascential’s sales division was “a future key catalyst for medium to long-term growth” as it was “well-positioned to benefit from increasing competition in online marketplaces"
Ascential upbeat as sales power ahead
Underlying revenues at the marketing intelligence group rose by 19%
Ascential reports first-half profits surge as it buys stake in Avast’s marketing analytics business
Ascential is paying almost £50mln for a 35% stake in Jumpshot – the marketing analytics arm of Avast
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ITV investors hope for Love Island boost amid tough ad market
The week ahead includes updates from ITV, Unilever, Rightmove, Diageo, Marston's, IG Group, National Express, GSK and AstraZeneca
Ascential trading in line with full-year expectations
Ahead of half-year results, Ascential provided restated summary results for 2018 following the adoption of the IFRS 16 accounting standard.