Tradeshow organiser and digital destination marketing specialist Tarsus Connect has purchased North America-based event media company BizBash. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Roar Techmedia, the trade exhibitions organiser, is pleased to announce it has secured a significant investment from Apiary Capital to fund the acquisition of a portfolio of leading events from Prysm Media Group. The events are focussed on the healthcare, environmental and marketing technology sectors and include leading brands such as RWM, Naidex and Call & Contact Centre Expo.
Award-winning UK factual TV and digital video production company Barcroft Studios today announces it has entered into an agreement that sees its 100% acquisition by global multi-platform media company Future plc (LSE: FUTR) for a total consideration of £23.5 million in a combination of cash and shares.
Wealth-X is the market-leading provider of data-driven intelligence on the world’s wealthiest individuals. The platform’s proprietary database is embedded in the workflow of banks, wealth managers, luxury brands and non-profit customers. It is used for business development and Know Your Client activities.
Nine months after doubling its portfolio by acquiring more than 20 former PennWell brands from UK-based Clarion Events, Endeavor announced Monday that it has now purchased much of Informa Intelligence’s industry/infrastructure and transportation divisions—a deal that will increase its employee base by approximately 50 percent.
CloserStill Media, the London-based exhibition and conference organiser, has announced it has acquired a majority stake in Spanish exhibition organiser Interalia, which operates the Infarma trade show for the pharmacy sector, for an undisclosed sum.
The deal will see data-driven specialist Tradelab (part of Fimalac Group), a leading programmatic buyer in Europe and a web analytics and optimisation expert, integrated into Jellyfish. Comprising of 300 global experts, Tradelab boasts 120 specialists dedicated to technology, innovation and development alone and is a Google Marketing Partner.
Future announces the proposed acquisition by its subsidiary, Future Holdings 2002 Limited, of TI Media for a consideration of £140 million. The consideration for the Acquisition will be satisfied entirely in cash. The consideration and related transaction costs will be funded by the net proceeds of the Placing announced today and the balance from the £45 million accordion facility provided under Future’s revolving credit facility.
As it looks to expand its digital presence in the consumer-engagement segment, Meredith Corp acquired mindfulness app Stop, Breathe & Think (SBT). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition follows a recent study conducted by Meredith and The Harris Poll that revealed American women are experiencing stress at heightened epidemic levels.
Clarion Events, the fastest growing events organizer in North America, today announced the acquisition of MAU, the world’s leading mobile acquisition and retention summit held annually in Las Vegas. The addition of MAU within the Clarion Events North America Portfolio will focus on expanding the breadth and reach of the MAU Summit as well as continue to expand Clarion into the high-growth digital marketing event and technology sector
Easyfairs, the world’s largest privately-owned exhibition organiser, today announces the acquisition of Futurebuild Events, a London-based independent events company that boasts an experienced team of events professionals dedicated to the built environment sector. Retaining the Futurebuild Events management and staff, the two organisers will combine strengths to work with the industry to deliver a portfolio of events dedicated to the needs of the market.
(Reuters) – Thomson Reuters Corp (TRI.TO) (TRI.N) said on Friday it had acquired business-to-business events specialist, FC Business Intelligence (FCBI).
Montagu Private Equity (“Montagu”) today announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire Jane’s (“the Company”) from IHS Markit. Jane’s is a leading provider of open source intelligence, providing timely information and data for the aerospace, defence and security industries. These insights are underpinned by a team of global analysts, covering areas ranging from information on military capabilities and budgets to national threat intelligence and defence markets forecasts.
Tarsus, the global B2B media group, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of 70% of Shenzhen Zhong Xin Cai Exhibition Company; owner and organiser of Touch China & 3D Glass Expo strengthening the Group’s presence in its Shenzhen hub. The acquisition also represents the group’s first move into the fast growing and strategically important electronics sector in Shenzhen.
Packaging Première is a ‘selective’ exhibition dedicated to designers, luxury packaging manufacturers and international brands, held in the heart of Milan, the Italian hub of fashion and design and home to the headquarters of many of the world’s leading luxury brands. It has grown exponentially since its launch in 2017, with the third edition in 2019 boasting 242 exhibitors, 13,000 square metres and 6,700 visitors, and focuses on packaging for fashion & accessories, cosmetics, wines & spirits, fine foods and other luxury goods.
Auto Trader has bought KeeResources, one of its data suppliers, in a move it hopes will help make consumers’ car buying experience better. KeeResources, founded in 2000, provides software, data and services to the automotive industry.
Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT), the owner of the Mail newspapers, has sold data business Genscape for £298m.
The Peterborough Festival of Antiques, held twice a year at the East of England Arena and Events Centre (EEAEC), has announced that it has been acquired by International Antiques & Collectors Fairs (IACF).
Cello Health plc (AIM: CLL), the healthcare-led advisory group, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the trade and assets of Innovative Science Solutions, LLP (“ISS”).
A new strategic partnership between the Nurnberg Messe Group and Forum SA, the largest exhibition company in Greece, has been launched following the acquisition of FORUM by the German trade fair company. Integration into the Nurnberg Messe Group makes Forum SA now the largest subsidiary of the German exhibition giant.
