UPDATE 2-UBM "must-see" events put group on track for 2009

* Trading in line, outlook stable

* On track for full-year 2009

* Shares up almost 1 percent

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By Kate Holton

LONDON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - A strong performance in Asia and a host of "must-see" events means British media group United Business Media (UBM) (UBM.L) expects to report 2009 earnings in line with market expectations, it said on Friday.

UBM, which has cut costs to counter weakness in its print business and trade fairs, said it had managed to trade in line with expectations up until the end of October, sending shares in the group up 0.8 percent.

The owner of trade magazines, news distribution wires and fairs has been boosted by strong performances in Asia and Latin America and a solid performance in Europe.

It has also benefitted from its move into emerging markets, events organisation, data and services and away from a reliance on print advertising.