Articles tagged “private equity”

Back-to-back deals involving Hyve and Emerald-Questex reflect private equity’s continued confidence in business events.

Private equity firms see the fragmented events industry as ripe for consolidation. The challenge is turning relationship-driven companies into scalable financial assets without losing what makes them work.

Strata’s latest acquisition adds a new layer of creative and experiential design to its growing portfolio.

Predicting the biggest shifts in the events industry is never simple. Some of Skift Meetings’ predictions for 2025 did in fact reshape the industry, while others went off course or were impacted by roadblocks.

Private equity firms and strategic buyers are eyeing the events industry, seeing growth, resilience, and human connection as strong investment drivers. 

In a move that bucked traditional M&A practices, Greg Hitchen publicly announced his company's acquisition plans on LinkedIn. This move proved surprisingly effective.

Nineteen Group is making its move into the U.S. market, with industry veteran Mary Larkin leading the charge. Backed by a $248.8 million continuation fund from Phoenix Equity Partners, the UK-based exhibition and media company is ramping up its international expansion efforts. 

Following a series of recent acquisitions of exhibition organizers, Clarion Events could be the largest if the right buyer comes along.

GES exhibition services, part of Viad, is being sold to Truelink Capital for $535 million. It’s the latest events company getting an injection of private equity cash.

Private equity takes aim at an events company, again. In the latest deal, New State Capital Partners, a private equity firm, has acquired a majority stake in The Expo Group.