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closed 11/2/2012 via BNC Analysis
Valley Exposition Service, Inc., acquired Events Exposition Services, Inc.
synopsis: Valley Expo & Displays has acquired Events Exposition Service, Inc., a trade show General Service Contractor that was founded in 1995 and is currently based in East Dundee, IL.
buyer:
Valley Exposition Service, Inc.
Valley provides its national client base with solutions and services for exhibits, expositions, corporate events, custom interiors and graphics. "
target:
Events Exposition Services, Inc.
Events Exposition Services, Inc. has been dedicated to servicing the trade show and special events industry. It prides themselves on being a full-service contractor that offers one-stop shopping for convenience, customization and commitment to your success.
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closed 11/22/2019 via BusinessWire
Condit, acquired Exhibit Source, Inc.
synopsis: Condit Exhibits, a full-service exhibit house established in 1945, has acquired Exhibit Source, a leader in designing custom tradeshow displays for businesses of any size.
buyer:
Condit
Condit Exhibits is a full-service exhibit house established in 1945. They specialize in creating event and trade show booths, museum displays, and temporary structures for clients around the globe. "
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Exhibit Source, Inc.
Exhibit Source Inc is a leader in designing custom tradeshow displays for businesses of any size. Their services include custom exhibit fabrication and finishing, graphics production and finishing, exhibit transportation, and secure warehousing for trade show displays and convention exhibits.
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closed 7/31/2019 via BNC Analysis
Eurofiere, acquired Xilos Temporary Architecture
synopsis: Eurofiere, an Italian design general contractor, responsible for the overall management of the design and implementation of spaces and environments of high communicative value, has acquired Xilos, an Italian company that builds brand experience through temporary architectures for trade fairs, showrooms, exhibitions and retail.
buyer parent:
EOS Investment Management Group
buyer: Eurofiere
buyer: Eurofiere
Eurofiere S.p.a. is an Italian design general contractor, responsible for the overall management of the design and implementation of spaces and environments of high communicative value: stands and events, museums, exhibitions and corporate offices, showrooms and concept stores. "
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Xilos Temporary Architecture
Xilos Temporary Architecture, headquartered in Bologna, boasts 90 years of experience in building brand experience through temporary architectures for trade fairs, showrooms, exhibitions and retail. Their added value is generated by the combination of physical space and virtual environment.
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closed 7/24/2019 via BNC Analysis
Alliant Events, acquired Velocity Audio Visual Services
synopsis: Alliant Events has acquired Velocity Audio Visual, San Diego’s premier full service audio-visual equipment rental and staging company providing the latest and most modern audio-visual and sound systems equipment to support stage productions for concerts, conferences, hotels and major event planning on a nationwide basis.
buyer:
Alliant Events
Since 1984, Alliant has been delivering amazing value to their customers with meticulously executed and artistically designed audio visual services, nationwide. From special events to trade shows to live performances…including lighting, sound, video and much more. "
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Velocity Audio Visual Services
Velocity Audio Visual is San Diego’s premier full service audio-visual equipment rental and staging company providing the latest and most modern audio-visual and sound systems equipment to support stage productions for concerts, conferences, hotels and major event planning on a nationwide basis.
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closed 7/1/2019 via GlobeNewswire
Creative Technology, acquired Ion Solutions EMEA Ltd
synopsis: Creative Technology Group (CT), a Live Events Company of NEP Group and worldwide specialist in audio visual equipment and bespoke staging solutions, announced that it has acquired Ion Solutions, a leading provider of professional audio visual and broadcast technology systems in Ireland.
buyer parent:
Carlyle Group
buyer: Creative Technology
buyer: Creative Technology
Creative Technology (CT), an NEP Live Events Company, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of specialist Audio Visual equipment to the corporate, exhibitions, sport and entertainment industries. "
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Ion Solutions EMEA Ltd
Ion Solutions is a leading provider of professional audio visual and broadcast technology systems in Ireland. Ion Solutions specializes in the creative and technical delivery of indoor and outdoor live events, conferences and exhibitions.
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Animoca Brands, will acquire Leade.rs, Inc.
synopsis: Animoca Brands Corporation Ltd has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire networking and event-matching platform Leade.rs, co-founded by high-profile tech entrepreneur Loic Le Meur.
buyer:
Animoca Brands
(ASX:AB1:$8.69)
Animoca Brands leverages gamification, blockchain, and AI technologies to develop and publish a broad portfolio of mobile products including games such as The Sandbox and Crazy Kings as well as products based on popular intellectual properties such as Garfield and Thomas & Friends. "
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Leade.rs, Inc.
Leade.rs, co-founded by high-profile tech entrepreneur Loic Le Meur, is a networking and event-matching platform. Leade.rs is a platform to connect great events to amazing speakers.
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closed 4/10/2019 via BNC Analysis
Fern Exposition Services, LLC, acquired Triumph Expo & Events
synopsis: Cincinnati, Ohio-based event production services provider Fern has acquired Seattle-based Triumph Expo & Events. Triumph officially opened its doors April 1, 1999. Since then they have grown and evolved from a small, local trade show contracting company to a sophisticated marketing partner for their national client base.
buyer:
Fern Exposition Services, LLC
Fern Exposition & Event Services is a full service exhibition services contractor, providing convention, tradeshow, exposition, and corporate event services throughout the United States and Canada. Incorporated in 1909, Fern is ranked among the nation’s top service contractors. "
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Triumph Expo & Events
Triumph officially opened its doors April 1, 1999. Since then they have grown and evolved from a small, local trade show contracting company to a sophisticated marketing partner for their national client base.
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closed 4/10/2019 via BNC Analysis
Fern Exposition Services, LLC, acquired DWA Trade Show & Exposition Services
synopsis: Cincinnati, Ohio-based event production services provider Fern has acquired Portland-based DWA Trade Show & Exposition Services, a full-service general contractor for trade shows and events.
buyer:
Fern Exposition Services, LLC
Fern Exposition & Event Services is a full service exhibition services contractor, providing convention, tradeshow, exposition, and corporate event services throughout the United States and Canada. Incorporated in 1909, Fern is ranked among the nation’s top service contractors. "
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DWA Trade Show & Exposition Services
DWA Trade Show & Exposition Service is a full-service general contractor for trade shows and events. DWA offers a complete inventory of items used by show managers and exhibitors including booth furnishings, tables, chairs, easels, Modular Display System Rental booths and much more.
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closed 4/3/2019 via Company Press Release
4Wall Entertainment, Inc., acquired HSL Group Holdings Ltd
synopsis: 4Wall Entertainment, a US-based provider of lighting and video rentals, sales, and services, will acquire HSL Group Holdings Ltd., an entertainment lighting partner in Europe. HSL provides professional lighting services for festivals, concerts, world tours, theatre, and more.
buyer:
4Wall Entertainment, Inc.
4Wall Entertainment is a full-service lighting company that specializes solely in providing entertainment lighting systems. The 4Wall Sales division carries a huge inventory that includes both new and used lighting and audiovisual products. "
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HSL Group Holdings Ltd
The HSL Group is an entertainment lighting partner in Europe. HSL delivers supply of design, technology, crew & production services to all areas of the entertainment industry. HSL provides professional lighting services for festivals, concerts, world tours, theatre, and more.
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closed 2/26/2019 via BNC Analysis
Smart AV, acquired Insync Productions Ltd
synopsis: Smart AV, a UK-based audio visual, interactive, and LED supplier, has acquired Insync, a a technical services company in the UK that provides specialist technical Creative Audio Visual Solutions for the live events industry. Insync provides comprehensive technical design and management, from brief to on site delivery.
buyer:
Smart AV
Smart AV is a UK-based audio visual, interactive, and LED supplier. Smart AV supplies the latest event technology products and specialist service, supporting evolving areas of digital content such as VR, AR, software development and app creation. "
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Insync Productions Ltd
Insync is a a technical services company in the UK that provides specialist technical Creative Audio Visual Solutions for the live events industry. Insync provides comprehensive technical design and management, from brief to on site delivery.
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closed 1/16/2019 via Company Press Release
Lightswitch, Inc., acquired Orangelite, Inc.
synopsis: Lightswitch is pleased to announce the merger of their firm with Orangelite Inc., a lighting design, programming and visualization firm with offices in San Jose, CA and Chicago, IL. The merged firm will further deliver the wide range of lighting design and visualization expertise of which both firms have become known.
buyer:
Lightswitch, Inc.
Lightswitch is a lighting and visual design studio committed to the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of the creative process. They are dedicated to designing dynamic, exciting and memorable experiences for today's demanding audiences. "
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Orangelite, Inc.
Orangelite Inc. is a lighting design, programming and visualization firm with offices in San Jose, CA and Chicago, IL. Tyler Elich founded Orangelite 13 years ago and built a lighting design practice with diverse projects from ESports and comedy, to corporate events, to huge arena pop tours.
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announced 1/14/2019 via Company Press Release
PSAV, will acquire Encore Event Technologies
synopsis: PSAV, a global leader in event experiences, have entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Encore Event Technologies, a global provider of event technology, staging and production services. Encore operates as both an in-house partner to some of the world’s leading resorts, hotels and casinos, as well as a creative production company.
buyer parent:
Blackstone Group LP
buyer: PSAV (PSAV:$0.00)
target: Encore Event Technologies
buyer: PSAV (PSAV:$0.00)
PSAV is a global leader in event experiences, providing creative, production, advanced technology and staging services to help meeting planners deliver more dynamic and impactful experiences at their meetings, trade shows and special events. "
target parent:
The Freeman Companies
target: Encore Event Technologies
Encore Event Technologies is a provider of audiovisual, event technology, staging and production services. Encore operates as both an in-house partner to some of the world’s leading resorts, hotels and casinos, as well as a creative production company for clients around the world.
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closed 12/31/2018 via GlobeNewswire
Winkler Livecom, acquired Winkler Livecom
synopsis: MCH Group has sold its subsidiary Winkler Livecom AG in Wohlen, Switzerland to the management of the technical live communication service provider and a private investor. Winkler Livecom specializes in Event Technology, Event Design, Corporate Events, Lighting, Audio, Video, Rigging and more.
buyer:
Winkler Livecom
target: Winkler Livecom
Winkler Livecom spotlights brands for maximum emotional and digital impact. They specialize in Event Technology, Event Design, Corporate Events, Lighting, Audio, Video, Rigging and more. They are based in Switzerland. "
target parent:
MCH Group AG
target: Winkler Livecom
Winkler Livecom spotlights brands for maximum emotional and digital impact. They specialize in Event Technology, Event Design, Corporate Events, Lighting, Audio, Video, Rigging and more. They are based in Switzerland.
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closed 10/26/2018 via GlobeNewswire
PSAV, acquired FMAV
synopsis: PSAV, a global leader in event experiences, is pleased to announce the acquisition of FMAV, a leading audiovisual and live event production company in Canada. FMAV has a celebrated customer base throughout Canada’s major metropolitan areas who rely on the company’s services to engage their audiences.
buyer parent:
Blackstone Group LP
buyer: PSAV (PSAV:$0.00)
buyer: PSAV (PSAV:$0.00)
PSAV is a global leader in event experiences, providing creative, production, advanced technology and staging services to help meeting planners deliver more dynamic and impactful experiences at their meetings, trade shows and special events. "
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FMAV
Based in Canada, FMAV is the audiovisual and event technology company for people who plan meetings and live events. They trust FMAV because they intimately understand the importance and the emotion of what they're been tasked with: to create a connection.
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closed 9/19/2018 via BNC Analysis
Special Effects International, acquired KRAFTWERK Design & Production
synopsis: Special Effects International has acquired Kraftwerk Design & Production, a specialist in designing full visual concepts. Since its founding, the agency has designed and constructed stages and installations, created interactive solutions and developed audiovisual content for numerous multinational companies. Kraftwerk is based in the UAE.
buyer:
Special Effects International
Special Effects International Ltd. is a full-scale event production company delivering its services globally. Since its formation in 1982, Special Effects International Ltd. has become the most significant audiovisual rental and service company on the Hungarian market. "
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KRAFTWERK Design & Production
Kraftwerk Design & Production is a specialist in designing full visual concepts. Since its foundation in 2015, the agency has designed and constructed stages and installations, created interactive solutions and developed audiovisual content for numerous multinational companies.
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closed 8/15/2018 via BNC Analysis
ABC Global Services, acquired Global Meetings and Incentives
synopsis: ABC Global Services is expanding into the meeting and event planning sector with the acquisition of Global Meetings and Incentives (GMI), a full-service provider of meeting logistics, content management, sourcing, convention management and incentives for corporate clients and associations throughout North America and overseas.
buyer:
ABC Global Services
ABC Global Services is a leading supplier of services and technology for travel agencies, advisors and professionals. Founded in 1978, ABC now provides services for nearly 11,000 agency locations of all sizes in 150 countries around the world. "
target:
Global Meetings and Incentives
Global Meetings and Incentives (GMI) is a full-service provider of meeting logistics, content management, sourcing, convention management and incentives for corporate clients and associations throughout North America and overseas.
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closed 8/8/2018 via BusinessWire
Blackstone Group LP, acquired PSAV
synopsis: PSAV, a global leader in event experiences, has been acquired by private equity and real estate funds affiliated with Blackstone from affiliates of Goldman Sachs and Olympus Partners. PSAV provides creative, production, advanced technology and staging services to help meeting planners deliver more dynamic and impactful experiences.
buyer:
Blackstone Group LP
(BX:$5,568.16)
target: PSAV
Blackstone is one of the world's leading investment firms. Their asset management businesses, with over $450 billion in assets under management, include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds. "
target parent:
Goldman Sachs & Co.
target: PSAV
PSAV is a global leader in event experiences, providing creative, production, advanced technology and staging services to help meeting planners deliver more dynamic and impactful experiences at their meetings, trade shows and special events.
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announced 6/14/2018 via Company Press Release
GL Events, will acquire ZhongZhiXing
synopsis: GL Events, a world-class provider of integrated solutions and services for events, has announced that they will be acquiring ZhongZhiXing Group, a Chinese event services provider specializing in event engineering and logistics and event organization services.
buyer:
GL Events
(ENXTPA:GLO:$1,166.07)
Based in France, GL Events is a world-class provider of integrated solutions and services for events operating across the three main market segments: congresses, conferences, and conventions; cultural, sports, institutional, corporate, and political events; trade shows and consumer fairs. "
target:
ZhongZhiXing
Based in China, ZhongZhiXing Group is an event services provider. ZhongZhiXing has an excellent reputation and long-standing relationships with a number of exhibition organizers and owners of well-known event sites.
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closed 4/18/2018 via BNC Analysis
Art-Event Group merged with Alive Groupe!,
synopsis: Art-Event Group, a France-based leading events company, has merged with Alive Groupe!, an events company that specializes in audiovisual services. Art-Event specializes in the development of spaces, decorations, furniture and signage. Art-Event Group has organized the Paris fashion shows.
buyer:
Alive Groupe!
Alive Groupe! is a France-based events company. They specialize in providing audiovisual services including sound, lighting, video and electrical distribution. They have organized events for Lille's football club as well as organized decathlons. They also offer the rental of designer furniture. "
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Art-Event Group
Based in France, Art-Event Group is a leading events company. They specialize in the development of spaces, decorations, furniture and signage. Their services are suitable for all types of events: private, corporate, exhibitions and fairs, parties, congresses, pop-up stores, fashion shows and more.
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closed 4/6/2018 via GlobeNewswire
Creative Technology, acquired Avollusion
synopsis: Creative Technology, a division of NEP Group, the worldwide outsourced technical production partner of corporate live events and exhibition producers, announced that it has acquired the assets of Avollusion, a Hong Kong-based technical event production company providing equipment and design services to the events industry.
buyer parent:
Crestview Partners
buyer: Creative Technology
buyer: Creative Technology
Creative Technology (CT), an NEP Live Events Company, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of specialist Audio Visual equipment to the corporate, exhibitions, sport and entertainment industries. "
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Avollusion
Avollusion is a technical event production company that provides technical equipment and design to the events industry. Their capabilities cover audio, video, lighting, set & staging, technical design, production and execution for all events.
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closed 11/2/2012 via BNC Analysis
Valley Exposition Service, Inc., acquired Events Exposition Services, Inc.
synopsis: Valley Expo & Displays has acquired Events Exposition Service, Inc., a trade show General Service Contractor that was founded in 1995 and is currently based in East Dundee, IL.
buyer:
Valley Exposition Service, Inc.
Valley provides its national client base with solutions and services for exhibits, expositions, corporate events, custom interiors and graphics. "
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Events Exposition Services, Inc.
Events Exposition Services, Inc. has been dedicated to servicing the trade show and special events industry. It prides themselves on being a full-service contractor that offers one-stop shopping for convenience, customization and commitment to your success.
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Valley Exposition Service, Inc., acquired Events Exposition Services, Inc.
synopsis: Valley Expo & Displays has acquired Events Exposition Service, Inc., a trade show General Service Contractor that was founded in 1995 and is currently based in East Dundee, IL.
buyer:
Valley Exposition Service, Inc.
Valley provides its national client base with solutions and services for exhibits, expositions, corporate events, custom interiors and graphics. "
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Events Exposition Services, Inc.
Events Exposition Services, Inc. has been dedicated to servicing the trade show and special events industry. It prides themselves on being a full-service contractor that offers one-stop shopping for convenience, customization and commitment to your success.
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closed 11/2/2012 via BNC Analysis
Valley Exposition Service, Inc., acquired Events Exposition Services, Inc.
synopsis: Valley Expo & Displays has acquired Events Exposition Service, Inc., a trade show General Service Contractor that was founded in 1995 and is currently based in East Dundee, IL.
buyer:
Valley Exposition Service, Inc.
Valley provides its national client base with solutions and services for exhibits, expositions, corporate events, custom interiors and graphics. "
target:
Events Exposition Services, Inc.
Events Exposition Services, Inc. has been dedicated to servicing the trade show and special events industry. It prides themselves on being a full-service contractor that offers one-stop shopping for convenience, customization and commitment to your success.
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closed 11/22/2019 via BusinessWire
Condit, acquired Exhibit Source, Inc.
synopsis: Condit Exhibits, a full-service exhibit house established in 1945, has acquired Exhibit Source, a leader in designing custom tradeshow displays for businesses of any size.
buyer:
Condit
Condit Exhibits is a full-service exhibit house established in 1945. They specialize in creating event and trade show booths, museum displays, and temporary structures for clients around the globe. "
target:
Exhibit Source, Inc.
Exhibit Source Inc is a leader in designing custom tradeshow displays for businesses of any size. Their services include custom exhibit fabrication and finishing, graphics production and finishing, exhibit transportation, and secure warehousing for trade show displays and convention exhibits.
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closed 7/31/2019 via BNC Analysis
Eurofiere, acquired Xilos Temporary Architecture
synopsis: Eurofiere, an Italian design general contractor, responsible for the overall management of the design and implementation of spaces and environments of high communicative value, has acquired Xilos, an Italian company that builds brand experience through temporary architectures for trade fairs, showrooms, exhibitions and retail.
buyer parent:
EOS Investment Management Group
buyer: Eurofiere
buyer: Eurofiere
Eurofiere S.p.a. is an Italian design general contractor, responsible for the overall management of the design and implementation of spaces and environments of high communicative value: stands and events, museums, exhibitions and corporate offices, showrooms and concept stores. "
target:
Xilos Temporary Architecture
Xilos Temporary Architecture, headquartered in Bologna, boasts 90 years of experience in building brand experience through temporary architectures for trade fairs, showrooms, exhibitions and retail. Their added value is generated by the combination of physical space and virtual environment.
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closed 7/24/2019 via BNC Analysis
Alliant Events, acquired Velocity Audio Visual Services
synopsis: Alliant Events has acquired Velocity Audio Visual, San Diego’s premier full service audio-visual equipment rental and staging company providing the latest and most modern audio-visual and sound systems equipment to support stage productions for concerts, conferences, hotels and major event planning on a nationwide basis.
buyer:
Alliant Events
Since 1984, Alliant has been delivering amazing value to their customers with meticulously executed and artistically designed audio visual services, nationwide. From special events to trade shows to live performances…including lighting, sound, video and much more. "
target:
Velocity Audio Visual Services
Velocity Audio Visual is San Diego’s premier full service audio-visual equipment rental and staging company providing the latest and most modern audio-visual and sound systems equipment to support stage productions for concerts, conferences, hotels and major event planning on a nationwide basis.
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closed 7/1/2019 via GlobeNewswire
Creative Technology, acquired Ion Solutions EMEA Ltd
synopsis: Creative Technology Group (CT), a Live Events Company of NEP Group and worldwide specialist in audio visual equipment and bespoke staging solutions, announced that it has acquired Ion Solutions, a leading provider of professional audio visual and broadcast technology systems in Ireland.
buyer parent:
Carlyle Group
buyer: Creative Technology
buyer: Creative Technology
Creative Technology (CT), an NEP Live Events Company, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of specialist Audio Visual equipment to the corporate, exhibitions, sport and entertainment industries. "
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Ion Solutions EMEA Ltd
Ion Solutions is a leading provider of professional audio visual and broadcast technology systems in Ireland. Ion Solutions specializes in the creative and technical delivery of indoor and outdoor live events, conferences and exhibitions.
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announced 5/6/2019 via BNC Analysis
Animoca Brands, will acquire Leade.rs, Inc.
synopsis: Animoca Brands Corporation Ltd has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire networking and event-matching platform Leade.rs, co-founded by high-profile tech entrepreneur Loic Le Meur.
buyer:
Animoca Brands
(ASX:AB1:$8.69)
Animoca Brands leverages gamification, blockchain, and AI technologies to develop and publish a broad portfolio of mobile products including games such as The Sandbox and Crazy Kings as well as products based on popular intellectual properties such as Garfield and Thomas & Friends. "
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Leade.rs, Inc.
Leade.rs, co-founded by high-profile tech entrepreneur Loic Le Meur, is a networking and event-matching platform. Leade.rs is a platform to connect great events to amazing speakers.
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closed 4/10/2019 via BNC Analysis
Fern Exposition Services, LLC, acquired Triumph Expo & Events
synopsis: Cincinnati, Ohio-based event production services provider Fern has acquired Seattle-based Triumph Expo & Events. Triumph officially opened its doors April 1, 1999. Since then they have grown and evolved from a small, local trade show contracting company to a sophisticated marketing partner for their national client base.
buyer:
Fern Exposition Services, LLC
Fern Exposition & Event Services is a full service exhibition services contractor, providing convention, tradeshow, exposition, and corporate event services throughout the United States and Canada. Incorporated in 1909, Fern is ranked among the nation’s top service contractors. "
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Triumph Expo & Events
Triumph officially opened its doors April 1, 1999. Since then they have grown and evolved from a small, local trade show contracting company to a sophisticated marketing partner for their national client base.
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closed 4/10/2019 via BNC Analysis
Fern Exposition Services, LLC, acquired DWA Trade Show & Exposition Services
synopsis: Cincinnati, Ohio-based event production services provider Fern has acquired Portland-based DWA Trade Show & Exposition Services, a full-service general contractor for trade shows and events.
buyer:
Fern Exposition Services, LLC
Fern Exposition & Event Services is a full service exhibition services contractor, providing convention, tradeshow, exposition, and corporate event services throughout the United States and Canada. Incorporated in 1909, Fern is ranked among the nation’s top service contractors. "
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DWA Trade Show & Exposition Services
DWA Trade Show & Exposition Service is a full-service general contractor for trade shows and events. DWA offers a complete inventory of items used by show managers and exhibitors including booth furnishings, tables, chairs, easels, Modular Display System Rental booths and much more.
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closed 4/3/2019 via Company Press Release
4Wall Entertainment, Inc., acquired HSL Group Holdings Ltd
synopsis: 4Wall Entertainment, a US-based provider of lighting and video rentals, sales, and services, will acquire HSL Group Holdings Ltd., an entertainment lighting partner in Europe. HSL provides professional lighting services for festivals, concerts, world tours, theatre, and more.
buyer:
4Wall Entertainment, Inc.
4Wall Entertainment is a full-service lighting company that specializes solely in providing entertainment lighting systems. The 4Wall Sales division carries a huge inventory that includes both new and used lighting and audiovisual products. "
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HSL Group Holdings Ltd
The HSL Group is an entertainment lighting partner in Europe. HSL delivers supply of design, technology, crew & production services to all areas of the entertainment industry. HSL provides professional lighting services for festivals, concerts, world tours, theatre, and more.
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closed 2/26/2019 via BNC Analysis
Smart AV, acquired Insync Productions Ltd
synopsis: Smart AV, a UK-based audio visual, interactive, and LED supplier, has acquired Insync, a a technical services company in the UK that provides specialist technical Creative Audio Visual Solutions for the live events industry. Insync provides comprehensive technical design and management, from brief to on site delivery.
buyer:
Smart AV
Smart AV is a UK-based audio visual, interactive, and LED supplier. Smart AV supplies the latest event technology products and specialist service, supporting evolving areas of digital content such as VR, AR, software development and app creation. "
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Insync Productions Ltd
Insync is a a technical services company in the UK that provides specialist technical Creative Audio Visual Solutions for the live events industry. Insync provides comprehensive technical design and management, from brief to on site delivery.
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closed 1/16/2019 via Company Press Release
Lightswitch, Inc., acquired Orangelite, Inc.
synopsis: Lightswitch is pleased to announce the merger of their firm with Orangelite Inc., a lighting design, programming and visualization firm with offices in San Jose, CA and Chicago, IL. The merged firm will further deliver the wide range of lighting design and visualization expertise of which both firms have become known.
buyer:
Lightswitch, Inc.
Lightswitch is a lighting and visual design studio committed to the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of the creative process. They are dedicated to designing dynamic, exciting and memorable experiences for today's demanding audiences. "
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Orangelite, Inc.
Orangelite Inc. is a lighting design, programming and visualization firm with offices in San Jose, CA and Chicago, IL. Tyler Elich founded Orangelite 13 years ago and built a lighting design practice with diverse projects from ESports and comedy, to corporate events, to huge arena pop tours.
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announced 1/14/2019 via Company Press Release
PSAV, will acquire Encore Event Technologies
synopsis: PSAV, a global leader in event experiences, have entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Encore Event Technologies, a global provider of event technology, staging and production services. Encore operates as both an in-house partner to some of the world’s leading resorts, hotels and casinos, as well as a creative production company.
buyer parent:
Blackstone Group LP
buyer: PSAV (PSAV:$0.00)
target: Encore Event Technologies
buyer: PSAV (PSAV:$0.00)
PSAV is a global leader in event experiences, providing creative, production, advanced technology and staging services to help meeting planners deliver more dynamic and impactful experiences at their meetings, trade shows and special events. "
target parent:
The Freeman Companies
target: Encore Event Technologies
Encore Event Technologies is a provider of audiovisual, event technology, staging and production services. Encore operates as both an in-house partner to some of the world’s leading resorts, hotels and casinos, as well as a creative production company for clients around the world.
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closed 12/31/2018 via GlobeNewswire
Winkler Livecom, acquired Winkler Livecom
synopsis: MCH Group has sold its subsidiary Winkler Livecom AG in Wohlen, Switzerland to the management of the technical live communication service provider and a private investor. Winkler Livecom specializes in Event Technology, Event Design, Corporate Events, Lighting, Audio, Video, Rigging and more.
buyer:
Winkler Livecom
target: Winkler Livecom
Winkler Livecom spotlights brands for maximum emotional and digital impact. They specialize in Event Technology, Event Design, Corporate Events, Lighting, Audio, Video, Rigging and more. They are based in Switzerland. "
target parent:
MCH Group AG
target: Winkler Livecom
Winkler Livecom spotlights brands for maximum emotional and digital impact. They specialize in Event Technology, Event Design, Corporate Events, Lighting, Audio, Video, Rigging and more. They are based in Switzerland.
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closed 10/26/2018 via GlobeNewswire
PSAV, acquired FMAV
synopsis: PSAV, a global leader in event experiences, is pleased to announce the acquisition of FMAV, a leading audiovisual and live event production company in Canada. FMAV has a celebrated customer base throughout Canada’s major metropolitan areas who rely on the company’s services to engage their audiences.
buyer parent:
Blackstone Group LP
buyer: PSAV (PSAV:$0.00)
buyer: PSAV (PSAV:$0.00)
PSAV is a global leader in event experiences, providing creative, production, advanced technology and staging services to help meeting planners deliver more dynamic and impactful experiences at their meetings, trade shows and special events. "
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FMAV
Based in Canada, FMAV is the audiovisual and event technology company for people who plan meetings and live events. They trust FMAV because they intimately understand the importance and the emotion of what they're been tasked with: to create a connection.
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closed 9/19/2018 via BNC Analysis
Special Effects International, acquired KRAFTWERK Design & Production
synopsis: Special Effects International has acquired Kraftwerk Design & Production, a specialist in designing full visual concepts. Since its founding, the agency has designed and constructed stages and installations, created interactive solutions and developed audiovisual content for numerous multinational companies. Kraftwerk is based in the UAE.
buyer:
Special Effects International
Special Effects International Ltd. is a full-scale event production company delivering its services globally. Since its formation in 1982, Special Effects International Ltd. has become the most significant audiovisual rental and service company on the Hungarian market. "
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KRAFTWERK Design & Production
Kraftwerk Design & Production is a specialist in designing full visual concepts. Since its foundation in 2015, the agency has designed and constructed stages and installations, created interactive solutions and developed audiovisual content for numerous multinational companies.
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closed 8/15/2018 via BNC Analysis
ABC Global Services, acquired Global Meetings and Incentives
synopsis: ABC Global Services is expanding into the meeting and event planning sector with the acquisition of Global Meetings and Incentives (GMI), a full-service provider of meeting logistics, content management, sourcing, convention management and incentives for corporate clients and associations throughout North America and overseas.
buyer:
ABC Global Services
ABC Global Services is a leading supplier of services and technology for travel agencies, advisors and professionals. Founded in 1978, ABC now provides services for nearly 11,000 agency locations of all sizes in 150 countries around the world. "
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Global Meetings and Incentives
Global Meetings and Incentives (GMI) is a full-service provider of meeting logistics, content management, sourcing, convention management and incentives for corporate clients and associations throughout North America and overseas.
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closed 8/8/2018 via BusinessWire
Blackstone Group LP, acquired PSAV
synopsis: PSAV, a global leader in event experiences, has been acquired by private equity and real estate funds affiliated with Blackstone from affiliates of Goldman Sachs and Olympus Partners. PSAV provides creative, production, advanced technology and staging services to help meeting planners deliver more dynamic and impactful experiences.
buyer:
Blackstone Group LP
(BX:$5,568.16)
target: PSAV
Blackstone is one of the world's leading investment firms. Their asset management businesses, with over $450 billion in assets under management, include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds. "
target parent:
Goldman Sachs & Co.
target: PSAV
PSAV is a global leader in event experiences, providing creative, production, advanced technology and staging services to help meeting planners deliver more dynamic and impactful experiences at their meetings, trade shows and special events.
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announced 6/14/2018 via Company Press Release
GL Events, will acquire ZhongZhiXing
synopsis: GL Events, a world-class provider of integrated solutions and services for events, has announced that they will be acquiring ZhongZhiXing Group, a Chinese event services provider specializing in event engineering and logistics and event organization services.
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GL Events
(ENXTPA:GLO:$1,166.07)
Based in France, GL Events is a world-class provider of integrated solutions and services for events operating across the three main market segments: congresses, conferences, and conventions; cultural, sports, institutional, corporate, and political events; trade shows and consumer fairs. "
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ZhongZhiXing
Based in China, ZhongZhiXing Group is an event services provider. ZhongZhiXing has an excellent reputation and long-standing relationships with a number of exhibition organizers and owners of well-known event sites.
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closed 4/18/2018 via BNC Analysis
Art-Event Group merged with Alive Groupe!,
synopsis: Art-Event Group, a France-based leading events company, has merged with Alive Groupe!, an events company that specializes in audiovisual services. Art-Event specializes in the development of spaces, decorations, furniture and signage. Art-Event Group has organized the Paris fashion shows.
buyer:
Alive Groupe!
Alive Groupe! is a France-based events company. They specialize in providing audiovisual services including sound, lighting, video and electrical distribution. They have organized events for Lille's football club as well as organized decathlons. They also offer the rental of designer furniture. "
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Art-Event Group
Based in France, Art-Event Group is a leading events company. They specialize in the development of spaces, decorations, furniture and signage. Their services are suitable for all types of events: private, corporate, exhibitions and fairs, parties, congresses, pop-up stores, fashion shows and more.
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closed 4/6/2018 via GlobeNewswire
Creative Technology, acquired Avollusion
synopsis: Creative Technology, a division of NEP Group, the worldwide outsourced technical production partner of corporate live events and exhibition producers, announced that it has acquired the assets of Avollusion, a Hong Kong-based technical event production company providing equipment and design services to the events industry.
buyer parent:
Crestview Partners
buyer: Creative Technology
buyer: Creative Technology
Creative Technology (CT), an NEP Live Events Company, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of specialist Audio Visual equipment to the corporate, exhibitions, sport and entertainment industries. "
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Avollusion
Avollusion is a technical event production company that provides technical equipment and design to the events industry. Their capabilities cover audio, video, lighting, set & staging, technical design, production and execution for all events.
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