LONDON, March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

• Strategic milestone - focused for growth
• Robust Growth for UBM Events and PR Newswire
• Agreed disposal of Data Services businesses ("Delta")

David Levin, UBM's Chief Executive Officer, has commented on UBM's 2012 Full Year Results, which were issued today:

"2012 has been another good year for UBM both operationally and strategically. We grew overall revenues and profits, with robust underlying revenue growth in our key Events and PR Newswire businesses. Events now account for three quarters of the Group's continuing operating profit. We have continued to focus on large tradeshows; in 2012, 100 annual events generated revenues of more than £1m - accounting for 85% of annual event revenues."

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