IBC Group Plc and LLP Group Plc said they will merge, creating "Informa Group Plc", a 270 million-pound ($450.4 million) company and establish it as global business information provider.

For more information contact:

	David Gilbertson
	Chief Executive, Informa Group Plc
	Phone: 0171 637 4383
	e-Mail: jbuckley@llplimited.com

Links Out:
www.informa.com