Is UBM’s strategy the real deal or not?

The biggest question comes right from Tim Cobbold’s strategic presentation in which he makes clear that the global exhibition industry is attractive because it is growing at 5% annually and yet remains fragmented. But the (almost) single-minded pursuit of “events” may be flawed

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UBM acquires Canon Communications LLC

UBM acquires Canon Communications LLC (a leading provider of tradeshows and magazinesto the global medical device design industry and advanced manufacturing markets), from Spectrum Equity Investors and Apprise Media LLC for $287 million. In the twelve months to 30 June 2010, Canon generated $106 million (£68 million) in revenues and $37 million (£24 million) in […]

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