acquisitions
Buyers are doubling down on niche event platforms
Event M&A deal activity has risen consistently over the past three years, according to GMA’s M&A Update Report…
Event acquisitions are on the rise, with more private equity backing
This latest M&A activity update from Grimes, McGovern & Associates (GMA) offers data about how the events, media and…
October-November: GMA event deals & trends report
John McGovern, CEO, Grimes McGovern & Associates Despite a dip in Events M&A activity as the year comes to an end…
The M&A Brief: Avoid these three pitfalls in today’s M&A market
It’s been a busy year for M&A in events. The year started out steady with 12 deals in the first half. Then…
What I’m looking forward to at the Indy Expo & Awards 2025
By John McGovern, CEO/Owner Grimes McGovern and Associates As the owner and CEO of events M&A firm Grimes, McGovern &…
The M&A Brief: Bridging the early stage funding gap in events
GMA interviews Kerry Gumas, board member at Events Venture Group While Private Equity (PE) has established itself as the dominant…
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: What TAM, SAM and SOM mean, and why they matter
by John McGovern, CEO Grimes McGovern & Associates TAM, or Total Addressable Market, is a term we see a lot of in…
Fostering a strong future
Simon Foster (pictured) says that Private Equity is a positive force in supporting the exhibitions industry, as his…
Confex checks out the M&A scene with CloserStill, Media10 & Clarion
Nicola Macdonald, editor of EW‘s UK sister publication Exhibition News, hosted a Q&A session at International Confex…
Which of the industry’s big players are making mistakes in Asia?
Björn Kempe, ExposAsia CEO, takes a look at some of 2018’s big acquisitions and wonders – which of the…