It doesn't seem to be the "done thing" to discuss larger companies on these BB's but the news today that UBM is returning 300m to shareholders following its sale of NOP certainly warrants a mention. Are there any other holders out there?

BRIEF-UBM buys tradeshows in emerging markets and aviation
28 Feb 2012 - 07:12

LONDON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - UBM PLC :

* Acquires four tradeshows

* Adds three events in emerging markets, one serving the aviation industry

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BRIEF-UBM full-year earnings up, says 2012 started well
28 Feb 2012 - 07:13

LONDON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - UBM PLC :

* FY revenues up 9.3% to £972.3M

* Fully diluted adjusted EPS(d) up to a record of 56.8P, 6.6P (13.1%) up on

2010

* Full year dividend up to a record of 26.3P, (2010: 25.0P)

* 2012 trading has started well

* Anticipate continued underlying growth and positive performance whilst

recognising uncertainties of economy

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