Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of May 2004
Commission File Number 0-15742
UNITED BUSINESS MEDIA PLC
(name of registrant)
Ludgate House
245 Blackfriars Road
London SE1 9UY
United Kingdom
(address of principal executive offices)
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UNITED BUSINESS MEDIA PLC
Form 6-K Items
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1. Press Release dated May 6, 2004.
2. Press Release dated May 6, 2004.
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
UNITED BUSINESS MEDIA PLC
Dated: May 14, 2004 By: /s/ Anne C. Siddell
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Name: Anne C. Siddell
Title: Group Company Secretary
ITEM 1
May 6, 2004
Chairman's Statement to the United Business Media plc
Annual General Meeting
Speaking at the United Business Media annual general meeting today, the
Chairman, Geoff Unwin said:
"2004 has started well. All of our businesses are performing ahead of last year,
consistent with the positive trends of the second half of 2003. We expect to
achieve our medium term margin target of 15 per cent this year.
"In the US CMP Media's underlying revenue is 3 per cent ahead, with yields
strengthening and a strong performance in online and events.
"PR Newswire's year to date message volumes are 7 per cent up on last year with
improved yields.
"This time last year I reported that United was experiencing the most stable
environment for over two years. Since then our businesses, particularly those in
the US, have all made good progress - with the combination of revenue growth and
a restructured cost base, boosting profits and margin. The profit contribution
from acquisitions made over the last year is in line with target.
"All in all a positive and promising performance."
Notes to Editors:
United Business Media plc (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com) is a leading
provider of business-to-business media solutions. Its products and services help
companies around the world to meet their market information needs. UBM's
businesses include NOP World, one of the largest market research groups globally
and PR Newswire, the world's leading corporate news distribution service. Within
the professional media division the companies are CMP Media, CMP Asia, CMPi and
UAP - this division includes B2B media and exhibitions in high-tech, healthcare,
entertainment and jewellery and fashion in the US, UK, Asia and Europe.
This press release includes statements which are not historical facts and are
considered "forward-looking" within the meaning of Section 27 of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended. These forward-looking statements reflect UBM's current
views about future events, business and growth strategy and financial
performance. These forward-looking statements are identified by their use of
terms and phrases such as "believe," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "on target"
and similar expressions identifying forward-looking statements. Investors should
not rely on forward-looking statements because they are subject to a variety of
risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from UBM's expectations. UBM expressly does not undertake any duty to
update forward-looking statements. Management does not attempt to update
forecasts unless conditions materially change.
ITEM 2
UNITED BUSINESS MEDIA PLC
May 6, 2004
BOARD CHANGES AT UNITED BUSINESS MEDIA
As previously announced on 18 December 2003, Fields Wicker-Miurin retires from
the board of United Business Media plc at the conclusion of its annual general
meeting being held today, 6 May.
The company also announces that Christopher Hyman has been appointed to the
board as a non-executive director with effect from 7 May 2004. Mr. Hyman is
chief executive of Serco Group plc, which he joined in 1994 and where he has
served in a number of roles, including company secretary and group finance
director, before becoming chief executive in 2002. Serco is one of the world's
leading outsourcing companies, with operations in Europe, the Middle East, Asia
Pacific and North America. It operates in a diverse range of sectors, including
defence, aerospace and science, public transport and traffic management, health,
education, justice and local government.
Anne Siddell
Company Secretary