M&A
CloserStill Media acquires US organiser Billington Cybersecurity
CloserStill Media has acquired Billington CyberSecurity, organiser of leading US public sector cybersecurity conferences and…
The M&A Brief: 8 crucial steps to selling a small event business
By Stephanie Selesnick Selling your event business can be challenging, but with the right approach, your chances of success…
The M&A Brief: Niche publications can thrive with events
Despite the perceived demise of print magazines, niche media publishers – those passionate entrepreneurs who continue to produce…
Montgomery Group partners with Hospitality Action
Hospitality Action has formed a partnership with Montgomery Group to raise awareness of its work and promote a more supported…
The M&A Brief: Why buyers buy expos
July and the first week of August saw 15 event businesses sold, more than all the deals in the first half (January-June)…
Nineteen Group partners with The Payments Association
Nineteen Group, has entered into a partnership with The Payments Association (TPA), the UK’s membership organisation and events…
Nineteen takes the wheel at the Commercial Vehicle Show
Max Steventon reports on London-based Nineteen Group’s acquisition of the Commercial Vehicle Show and interviews show director…
DSV completes €14.3bn deal for Schenker
EW looks at the finalisation of a massive deal in the logistics and freight forwarding sector as DSV finally gets its deal…
The basics of due diligence
Grimes, McGovern & Associates (GMA) CEO and owner John McGovern with some advice for those thinking of taking the dive into…
IEG and Fiera Milano acquire majority stake in classic car show organiser
In a new development for the Italian national trade show system, Fiera Milano and Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) have acquired…
The M&A Brief: Why Smooth Creative Holdings bought Energy Central
By John McGovern, CEO Grimes McGovern Associates What drove Smooth Creative Holdings to buy online events and digital media…