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Clarion Events Acquires Design China Beijing

On June 14, 2019, Clarion Events acquired media company Design China Beijing from Media 10

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Clarion Events’ 6th transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is Clarion Events’ 2nd transaction in China.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-06-14
Target Design China Beijing
Sector Media
Buyer(s) Clarion Events
Sellers(s) Media 10
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Design China Beijing

Beijing, China
Design China Beijing is an event management company showcasing iconic international design brands as well as a strong roster of local design brands. Design China Beijing attracts 20,000 influential architects, interior designers, property developers, hotel groups, retail buyers, designers, press and design-savvy public to see and specify the very latest furniture, lighting, textiles, accessories, materials and conceptual installations from over 100 leading international and domestic design brands and galleries.

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Buyer

Clarion Events

London, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 1947
Sector Business Services
Employees950
Revenue 100M GBP (2014)
DESCRIPTION

Clarion is an event organizer, producing and delivering innovative and market-leading events since 1947. In more recent times the firm has grown into a truly international business, with a portfolio of events and media brands across a range of vertical markets.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 11
Sector: Media M&A 6 of 7
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 3 of 3
Country: China M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2019 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-06-14 Design Shanghai

Shanghai, China

Design Shanghai is an event management company providing a unique and exciting platform to network, exchange and establish long-term business relations with Asia’s top architects, interior designers, property developers, retailers, collectors, and private buyers.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-29 Consero

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Consero is involved in the development of high-impact events for senior executives in industries that include Legal, Customer Experience, HR, Procurement, and Technology. The company is known for transforming the executive experience through intimate, invitation-only programs in a sophisticated learning environment with truly valuable content. Consero was formed in 2010 and is based in Bethesda, Maryland.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Media 10

Loughton, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 2003
Sector Media
DESCRIPTION

Media 10 Ltd. is an event management company owns and runs events and publications in the UK, including The Ideal Home Show, Clerkenwell Design Week, Grand Designs Live, among others.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Media M&A 2 of 2
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 2 of 2
Country: China M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2019 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-06-14 Design Shanghai

Shanghai, China

Design Shanghai is an event management company providing a unique and exciting platform to network, exchange and establish long-term business relations with Asia’s top architects, interior designers, property developers, retailers, collectors, and private buyers.

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