United Business Media http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/United_Business_Media-1030859 Tuesday, October 14, 2008 6:21:12 AM 1030859 United Business Media en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/bir/773181bir/773181normUnited Business Media PLCAudits and Surveys Worldwide Inc.United News and Media PlcKey3Media Group Inc.WingateWeb L.L.C.Medialive International Inc.U.S. Newswire Corp.UBMUnited KingdomServices: Manufacturing: Magazine publisher, classified listings publisher. Services: Market research, news wire services. Communication: Television broadcasting. Finance: Holding company.8732271127417383483367195419105111105111405151205191105511129HKUBM9/26/2008 6:16:06 AM773181Company Profiles & FinancialsGale Company Profileshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/hmsc/6555-pdfhmsc/6555-pdfnormHemscott Company Fact Sheets provide business details, share data, valuation metrics, key statistics and dates, progress reports, major shareholders, directors, regulatory news, as well as five-year price charts, trading records and forecasts. 6555United Business Media LtdUnited Business Media Ltd9/17/2008 7:12:00 PM6555-pdfUBM470624.00United Business Media Ltd: Company Facts Reportfacts6555-pdfCompany Profiles & FinancialsHemscott Company Reportshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/hmsc/6555-xlshmsc/6555-xlsnorm6555United Business Media LtdUnited Business Media Ltd9/17/2008 7:12:00 PMUBM470539.00United Business Media Ltd: Company Insight Reportinsight6555-xlsCompany Profiles & FinancialsHemscott Company ReportsUS - Light Reading Communications Network, a unit of United Business Media PLC, acquired Pyramid Research Inc, a provider of telecommunications market research and advisory services, from Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd, a unit of the Economist Group subsidiary of Pearson PLC's and Economist Newspaper Ltd unit, for $# mil in cash.8/30/2008 11:01:59 AM53219P74717H90969M705015Light Reading Communications NetworkPyramid Research IncUnited Business Media PLCPearson PLChttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Light_Reading_Communs_Network_acquires_Pyramid_Research_Inc_from_Pearson_PLC-2007290020sdc/20072900202007290020Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedBusiness ServicesUnited StatesInformation retrieval services7375NYNew YorkSubsidiary2741:Miscellaneous publishing7375:Information retrieval services2711:Newspapers: publishing, or publishing & printing2721:Periodicals: publishing, or publishing & printing2741:Miscellaneous publishing4832:Radio broadcasting stations4833:Television broadcasting stations7383:News syndicates8732:Commercial nonphysical researchBusiness ServicesUnited StatesCommercial nonphysical research8732MAMassachusettsSubsidiary758310002Publishing coPublishing companyCashCash OnlyAssets407715002Aug 30 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000007.600000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000031 Dec 0731 Dec 0731 Dec 0631 Dec 0531 Dec 0431 Dec 031.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.00000Light Reading CommunicationsNetwork, located in New York,New York, provides onlinefinancing communicationsservices for thetelecommunications industry.The company's services includeonline publications, Web-basedseminars, live events,broadband television, paidresearch and advisoryservices, paid subscriptionnewsletters, white papers,online directories, andsponsored e-newsletters. Itwas founded in February 2000.Light Reading Communications Network, located in New York,New York, provides online financing communications servicesfor the telecommunications industry. The company's servicesinclude online publications, Web-based seminars, liveevents, broadband television, paid research and advisoryservices, paid subscription newsletters, white papers,online directories, and sponsored e-newsletters. It wasfounded in February 2000.Light Reading Communications Network, located in New York, New York, provides online financing communications services for the telecommunications industry. The company's services include online publications, Web-based seminars, live events, broadband television, paid research and advisory services, paid subscription newsletters, white papers, online directories, and sponsored e-newsletters. It was founded in February 2000.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.00000Pyramid Research Inc, locatedin Cambridge, Massachusetts,provides telecommunicationsmarket research and advisoryservices for thecommunications, media andtechnology industries. Thecompany offers subscriptionmarket information, analysisand forecasting services tothe global telecom industry.Pyramid Research Inc, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts,provides telecommunications market research and advisoryservices for the communications, media and technologyindustries. The company offers subscription marketinformation, analysis and forecasting services to the globaltelecom industry.Pyramid Research Inc, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, provides telecommunications market research and advisory services for the communications, media and technology industries. The company offers subscription market information, analysis and forecasting services to the global telecom industry.0.000000.000000.000000.00000YU.S. Dollar27 Aug 08Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 08/27/200827 Aug 08Date Effective: 08/27/200827 Aug 08Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.000008 U.S. Dollar8.000000.000008 U.S. Dollar8.00000100.00000100.000000.000000.000008.000008 U.S. Dollar1.00000N4.361000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000008.000008.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.053000.000000.000001.053000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.00000US - Light ReadingCommunications Network, a unitof United Business Media PLC,acquired Pyramid Research Inc,a provider oftelecommunications marketresearch and advisoryservices, from EconomistIntelligence Unit Ltd, a unitof the Economist Groupsubsidiary of Pearson PLC'sand Economist Newspaper Ltdunit, for $8 mil in cash.US - Light Reading Communications Network, a unit of United Business Media PLC, acquired Pyramid Research Inc, a provider of telecommunications market research and advisory services, from Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd, a unit of the Economist Group subsidiary of Pearson PLC's and Economist Newspaper Ltd unit, for $8 mil in cash.US - Light Reading Communications Network, a unit of United Business Media PLC, acquiredPyramid Research Inc, a provider of telecommunications market research and advisoryservices, from Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd, a unit of the Economist Group subsidiaryof Pearson PLC's and Economist Newspaper Ltd unit, for $8 mil in cash.US - Light Reading Communications Network, a unit of United Business Media PLC, acquired Pyramid Research Inc, a provider of telecommunications market research and advisory services, from EconomistIntelligence Unit Ltd, a unit of the Economist Group subsidiary of Pearson PLC's and Economist Newspaper Ltd unit, for $8 mil in cash.US - Light Reading Communications Network, a unit of United Business Media PLC, acquired Pyramid Research Inc, a provider oftelecommunications market research and advisory services, from Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd, a unit of the Economist Group subsidiaryof Pearson PLC's and Economist Newspaper Ltd unit, for $8 mil in cash.Completed0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000007.600000.000000.000000.000000.000007.600000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:CompletedUS-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000008732:Commercial nonphysical research8742:Management consulting services12840003LondonUnited Kingdom2721ForeignPublicUBM2711:Newspapers: publishing, or publishing & printing2721:Periodicals: publishing, or publishing & printing2731:Books: publishing, or publishing & printing2741:Miscellaneous publishing7375:Information retrieval services4732005New YorkUnited Kingdom2731ForeignPublicPSO8.000008.000008.000004.36100Deal InformationTF Mergers & AcquisitionsSOUTH AFRICA - CMP Information Ltd, a unit of United Business Media Plc of UK, acquired a ##% interest in Securex, an owner and operator of security related exhibitions and a subsidiary of Montgomery & Co's Specialised Exhibitions (Pty) Ltd.6/28/2008 9:20:17 AM12853J81371N90969M61302KCMP Information LtdSecurexUnited Business Media PLCMontgomery & Cohttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/CMP_Information_Ltd_acquires_Securex_from_Montgomery_Co-1991154040sdc/19911540401991154040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedPrinting, Publishing, and Allied ServicesUnited KingdomBooks: publishing, or publishing & printing2731FFForeignSubsidiary2711:Newspapers: publishing, or publishing & printing2721:Periodicals: publishing, or publishing & printing2731:Books: publishing, or publishing & printing2741:Miscellaneous publishing7389:Business services, nec7999:Amusement and recreation svcs8611:Business associations8742:Management consulting services2711:Newspapers: publishing, or publishing & printing2721:Periodicals: publishing, or publishing & printing2741:Miscellaneous publishing4832:Radio broadcasting stations4833:Television broadcasting stations7383:News syndicates8732:Commercial nonphysical researchAmusement and Recreation ServicesSouth AfricaAmusement and recreation svcs7999FFForeignSubsidiary815366001Publishing coPvd investment banking svcsUnspecifiedStock1025580001Jun 28 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.00000CMP Information Ltd, locatedin London, is a publishingcompany providing mediasolutions to around 20industry sectors. The group'sproduct include magazines,exhibitions, conferences,awards, directories andwebsites and has awell-established brands suchas Building, Travel TradeGazette, The Publican, FarmersGuardian, and Property WeekCMP Information Ltd, located in London, is a publishingcompany providing media solutions to around 20 industrysectors. The group's product include magazines, exhibitions,conferences, awards, directories and websites and has awell-established brands such as Building, Travel TradeGazette, The Publican, Farmers Guardian, and Property WeekCMP Information Ltd, located in London, is a publishing company providing media solutions to around 20 industry sectors. The group's product include magazines, exhibitions, conferences, awards, directories and websites and has a well-established brands such as Building, Travel Trade Gazette, The Publican, Farmers Guardian, and Property Week1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.00000Securex, located in SouthAfrica, owns and operatesevent for commercial securityin South Africa. It arrangessecurity related exhibition onan annual basis. It wasfounded in 1994.Securex, located in South Africa, owns and operates eventfor commercial security in South Africa. It arrangessecurity related exhibition on an annual basis. It wasfounded in 1994.Securex, located in South Africa, owns and operates event for commercial security in South Africa. It arranges security related exhibition on an annual basis. It was founded in 1994.0.000000.000000.000000.00000Y26 Jun 08Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 06/26/200826 Jun 08Date Effective: 06/26/200826 Jun 08Acq. Maj. Int.Friendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.0000050.0000050.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000050.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.00000SOUTH AFRICA - CMP InformationLtd, a unit of United BusinessMedia Plc of UK, acquired a50% interest in Securex, anowner and operator of securityrelated exhibitions and asubsidiary of Montgomery &Co's Specialised Exhibitions(Pty) Ltd.SOUTH AFRICA - CMP Information Ltd, a unit of United Business Media Plc of UK, acquired a 50% interest in Securex, an owner and operator of security related exhibitions and a subsidiary of Montgomery & Co's Specialised Exhibitions (Pty) Ltd.SOUTH AFRICA - CMP Information Ltd, a unit of United Business Media Plc of UK, acquired a50% interest in Securex, an owner and operator of security related exhibitions and asubsidiary of Montgomery & Co's Specialised Exhibitions (Pty) Ltd.SOUTH AFRICA - CMP Information Ltd, a unit of United Business Media Plc of UK, acquired a 50% interest in Securex, an owner and operator of security related exhibitions and a subsidiary of Montgomery& Co's Specialised Exhibitions (Pty) Ltd.SOUTH AFRICA - CMP Information Ltd, a unit of United Business Media Plc of UK, acquired a 50% interest in Securex, an owner and operatorof security related exhibitions and a subsidiary of Montgomery & Co's Specialised Exhibitions (Pty) Ltd.Completed0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Completed-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000007999:Amusement and recreation svcs12840003LondonUnited Kingdom2721ForeignPublicUBM6211:Security brokers, dealers, and flotation companies790745002United States6211CaliforniaPrivate0.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationTF Mergers & AcquisitionsUK - United Business Media PLC planned to merge with Informa PLC, a London-based publisher of journals and newspapers.6/10/2008 2:27:10 PM91119N46385F91119N46385FUnited Business Media PLCInforma PLCUnited Business Media PLCInforma PLChttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/United_Business_Media_PLC_acquires_Informa_PLC-1984924040sdc/19849240401984924040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedLondonPrinting, Publishing, and Allied ServicesUnited KingdomPeriodicals: publishing, or publishing & printing2721FFForeignPublicUBM2711:Newspapers: publishing, or publishing & printing2721:Periodicals: publishing, or publishing & printing2741:Miscellaneous publishing4832:Radio broadcasting stations4833:Television broadcasting stations7383:News syndicates8732:Commercial nonphysical research2711:Newspapers: publishing, or publishing & printing2721:Periodicals: publishing, or publishing & printing2741:Miscellaneous publishing4832:Radio broadcasting stations4833:Television broadcasting stations7383:News syndicates8732:Commercial nonphysical researchLondonPrinting, Publishing, and Allied ServicesUnited KingdomNewspapers: publishing, or publishing & printing2711FFForeignPublicINF12840003Publishing coPublish journals,newspapersUnspecifiedOrdinary Share474375004Jun 10 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.00000United Business Media PLC,located in London, is apublishing company providingbusiness to businessinformation servicesprincipally to the technology,healthcare, media, automotiveand financial servicesindustries via magazines,newspapers, advertisingperiodicals and relatedpublications, market researchand news distributionservices, radio and televisionbroadcasting services. Thecompany was founded in 1918.United Business Media PLC, located in London, is apublishing company providing business to businessinformation services principally to the technology,healthcare, media, automotive and financial servicesindustries via magazines, newspapers, advertisingperiodicals and related publications, market research andnews distribution services, radio and televisionbroadcasting services. The company was founded in 1918.United Business Media PLC, located in London, is a publishing company providing business to business information services principally to the technology, healthcare, media, automotive and financial services industries via magazines, newspapers, advertising periodicals and related publications, market research and news distribution services, radio and television broadcasting services. The company was founded in 1918.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.00000Informa PLC, headquartered inLondon, UK, publishes academicjournals, newspapers andstructured databases whichdiscusses arts, humanities,social sciences, physicalscience, technology, finance,law, communications, maritimetrade, energy, commodities andagriculture, for the academicand scientific, professionaland commercial businesscommunities; providescommercial news analysisservices in electronic formatand hard copy and organizingand management of conferences,exhibits and seminars. Thecompany was founded in 1998.Informa PLC, headquartered in London, UK, publishes academicjournals, newspapers and structured databases whichdiscusses arts, humanities, social sciences, physicalscience, technology, finance, law, communications, maritimetrade, energy, commodities and agriculture, for the academicand scientific, professional and commercial businesscommunities; provides commercial news analysis services inelectronic format and hard copy and organizing andmanagement of conferences, exhibits and seminars. Thecompany was founded in 1998.Informa PLC, headquartered in London, UK, publishes academic journals, newspapers and structured databases which discusses arts, humanities, social sciences, physical science, technology, finance, law, communications, maritime trade, energy, commodities and agriculture, for the academic and scientific, professional and commercial business communities; provides commercial news analysis services in electronic format and hard copy and organizing and management of conferences, exhibits and seminars. The company was founded in 1998.0.000000.000000.00000424.96000N09 Jun 08Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 06/09/2008Date Effective:MergerFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.00000UK - United Business Media PLCplanned to merge with InformaPLC, a London-based publisherof journals and newspapers.UK - United Business Media PLC planned to merge with Informa PLC, a London-based publisher of journals and newspapers.UK - United Business Media PLC planned to merge with Informa PLC, a London-based publisherof journals and newspapers.UK - United Business Media PLC planned to merge with Informa PLC, a London-based publisher of journals and newspapers.UK - United Business Media PLC planned to merge with Informa PLC, a London-based publisher of journals and newspapers.$ 0.000 - Merrill Lynch - Adv0.00000Merrill Lynch & Co Inc1.00000Pending0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Pending-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000002711:Newspapers: publishing, or publishing & printing2721:Periodicals: publishing, or publishing & printing2731:Books: publishing, or publishing & printing2741:Miscellaneous publishing7375:Information retrieval services7389:Business services, nec12840003LondonUnited Kingdom2721ForeignPublicUBM2711:Newspapers: publishing, or publishing & printing2721:Periodicals: publishing, or publishing & printing2731:Books: publishing, or publishing & printing2741:Miscellaneous publishing7375:Information retrieval services7389:Business services, nec474375004LondonUnited Kingdom2711ForeignPublicINF0.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationTF Mergers & Acquisitionshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/CMT_0000440425moodys/CMT_0000440425htmlGlobal Credit Research Issuer Comment # JUN #### Issuer Comment: United Business Media plc Moody's comments on United Business Media announcement Moody's notes United Business Media plc's (sr. unsecured at Baa#) announcement today...6/10/2008 12:42:06 AMhtmlUnited Business Media plcUnited Business Media plc44400150.0000NewsIssuer CommentCMT_0000440425Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit ResearchUS -Everything Channel, a unit of United Business Media PLC's CMP Technology subsidiary, acquired Next Level, a provider of information technology marketing services.6/3/2008 12:09:07 PM30083J65779R91119N65779REverything ChannelNext LevelUnited Business Media PLCNext Levelhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Everything_Channel_acquires_Next_Level-1982864020sdc/19828640201982864020Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedBusiness ServicesUnited StatesManagement consulting services8742NYNew YorkSubsidiary7319:Advertising, nec7389:Business services, nec8742:Management consulting services2711:Newspapers: publishing, or publishing & printing2721:Periodicals: publishing, or publishing & printing2741:Miscellaneous publishing4832:Radio broadcasting stations4833:Television broadcasting stations7383:News syndicates8732:Commercial nonphysical researchBusiness ServicesUnited StatesManagement consulting services8742FLFloridaPrivate829568002Publishing coPvd IT mktg svcsUnspecifiedAssets1013681001Jun 3 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.00000Everything Channel is aprovider of advertising andmarketing services,headquartered in Manhasset,New York. The company offersinteractive advertising, printadvertising and businessevents.Everything Channel is a provider of advertising andmarketing services, headquartered in Manhasset, New York.The company offers interactive advertising, printadvertising and business events.Everything Channel is a provider of advertising and marketing services, headquartered in Manhasset, New York. The company offers interactive advertising, print advertising and business events.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.00000Next Level, located in Miami,Florida, provides informationtechnology marketing services,offering multi-channelmarketing and sales servicesto the technology industry.Next Level, located in Miami, Florida, provides informationtechnology marketing services, offering multi-channelmarketing and sales services to the technology industry.Next Level, located in Miami, Florida, provides information technology marketing services, offering multi-channel marketing and sales services to the technology industry.0.000000.000000.000000.00000Y02 Jun 08Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 06/02/200802 Jun 08Date Effective: 06/02/200802 Jun 08Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.00000100.00000100.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.00000US -Everything Channel, a unitof United Business Media PLC'sCMP Technology subsidiary,acquired Next Level, aprovider of informationtechnology marketing services.US -Everything Channel, a unit of United Business Media PLC's CMP Technology subsidiary, acquired Next Level, a provider of information technology marketing services.US -Everything Channel, a unit of United Business Media PLC's CMP Technology subsidiary,acquired Next Level, a provider of information technology marketing services.US -Everything Channel, a unit of United Business Media PLC's CMP Technology subsidiary, acquired Next Level, a provider of information technology marketing services.US -Everything Channel, a unit of United Business Media PLC's CMP Technology subsidiary, acquired Next Level, a provider of informationtechnology marketing services.Completed0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Status:Completed-999.00000np0.00000-999.00000np0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000007372:Prepackaged Software8742:Management consulting services12840003LondonUnited Kingdom2721ForeignPublicUBM7372:Prepackaged Software8742:Management consulting services1013681001United States8742FloridaPrivate0.000000.000000.000000.00000Deal InformationTF Mergers & Acquisitionshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/643054spcred/643054normThe latest Full Report from S&Pglobal4/16/2008 8:18:03 AM400Full Report643054United KingdomPublishingEurope, Middle East, AfricaAsiaGlobal IssuersCorporationsMedia & EntertainmentFull ReportEstablished market positions in news distribution, trade shows, and professional media Diversified product and service portfolio across a range of media and information services businesses Established track record of strong cash conversion Aggressive financial policy with specific thresholds for acquisitions and shareholder returns--expected to result in a high net debt to EBITDA of 3x by 2009 Customer concentration in some areas of medical trade publishing Exposure to the structural shift in advertising spend in some trade publications The ratings on U.K.-based integrated business media company United Business Media PLC (UBM) reflect its sustainable competitive positions in news distribution, events, and professional media, and good cash flow generation. The benefits of UBM's portfolio of media assets mitigate the group's exposure toGBR91120225401040 254010 2540 25United Business Media PLC327622EUROMIDAFRASIAUBM@LNFULLGLOBISSCORPMediaCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/643057spcred/643057normThe latest Summary from S&Pglobal4/16/2008 8:18:03 AM175Summary643057United KingdomPublishingEurope, Middle East, AfricaAsiaGlobal IssuersCorporationsMedia & EntertainmentSummaryThe ratings on U.K.-based integrated business media company United Business Media PLC (UBM) reflect its sustainable competitive positions in news distribution, events, and professional media, and good cash flow generation. The benefits of UBM's portfolio of media assets mitigate the group's exposure to trade advertising, which is experiencing some structural shifts. The significant operational gearing associated with the publishing businesses, the inherent cyclicality of advertisement revenues in general, and the structurally declining print advertisement revenues, in particular for some of its business segments, could affect the group's profitability across the economic cycle. For the financial year 2007, UBM reported a strong operating performance, with an underlying revenue growth of 5%. UBM's revenues from continuing operations were £802 million in 2007,GBR91120225401040 254010 2540 25United Business Media PLC327622EUROMIDAFRASIAUBM@LNSUMMARYGLOBISSCORPMediaCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/625830spcred/625830normThe latest Summary from S&P1/15/2008 1:15:43 PMSummary175global625830United KingdomPublishingAsiaEurope, Middle East, AfricaGlobal IssuersCorporationsMedia & EntertainmentSummaryThe ratings on U.K.-based publisher and information provider United Business Media PLC (UBM) reflect its sustainable competitive positions in news distribution, trade shows, and professional media; and good cash flow generation. The benefits of UBM's portfolio of media assets are somewhat mitigated by the group's exposure to cyclical trade advertising. The significant operational gearing inherent in publishing businesses will also affect the group's profitability across the economic cycle. UBM's revenues from continuing operations were £759 million for the 12 months to June 30, 2007, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of about 18%. The group derived 70% of its reported divisional EBITA from professional media (business and trade exhibitions, online and print) over this period, with 30% from news distribution. BasedGBR91120225401040 254010 2540 25United Business Media PLC327622ASIAEUROMIDAFRUBM@LNSUMMARYGLOBISSCORPMediaCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/COP_44400moodys/COP_44400htmlCredit Opinion1/4/2008 2:19:55 AMGlobal Credit Research Credit Opinion ## NOV #### Credit Opinion: United Business Media plc United Business Media plc London, United Kingdom Ratings Category Moody's Rating Outlook Negative Issuer Rating Baa# Senior Unsecured Baa#...United Business Media plc44400150.0000NewshtmlUnited Business Media plcCOP_44400Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/PR_144304_44400moodys/PR_144304_44400htmlRating Action11/13/2007 12:25:34 AMGlobal Credit Research Rating Action ## NOV #### Rating Action: United Business Media plc Moody's changes United Business Media plc's rating outlook to negative London, ## November #### -- Moody's Investors Service today changed the...United Business Media plc44400150.0000NewshtmlUnited Business Media plcPR_144304_44400Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Research