CLARION EVENTS
Acquired by
BLACKSTONE
CLARION EVENTS acquired by BLACKSTONE
Target
CLARION EVENTS
Acquirer
BLACKSTONE
Context
Blackstone acquired a majority stake in Clarion Events from Providence Equity Partners in a competitive auction process involving five other private equity firms. The transaction was valued at �600 million (approximately $800 million). The strategic rationale for Blackstone was to acquire a market-leading platform with highly "sticky" recurring revenues and a proven management team. Following the acquisition, the group was merged with the Asia-based operator Global Sources to further solidify its presence in the APAC region.
CLARION EVENTS, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2017, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN premium to the 11.3x average currently observed in the Business Services sector.
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Target
Clarion Events is a premier independent events organizer. At the time of the deal, it operated over 180 events across 50 countries, employing 950 people in 13 offices. The company holds global leadership positions in high-value verticals, including Gaming (ICE), Defense & Security (DSEI), Energy (POWERGEN), and Retail & Home. It is recognized for its "buy-and-build" platform and its ability to scale niche UK brands into international market leaders.
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