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M&A Deal Summary

Encore Group Acquires First

On December 2, 2025, Encore Group acquired digital media company First

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Encore Group’s 1st transaction in the Digital Media sector.
  • This is Encore Group’s 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Encore Group’s 1st transaction in New York.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2025-12-02
Target First
Sector Digital Media
Buyer(s) Encore Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

First

New York, New York, United States
First is a global brand-experience agency that helps clients plan and deliver events, experiences, and brand activations. First offers services including content strategy, creative design, digital/experiential technology, event management & delivery, and data & insights to support marketing and communication objectives. First was founded in 1996 and is based in New York, New York.

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Buyer

Encore Group

Schiller Park, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Founded 1937
Sector Business Services
DESCRIPTION

Encore Group engages 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. It is the trusted partner and exclusive on-site provider of choice at leading venues worldwide. Encore Group is based in Schiller Park, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 16 of 16
Sector: Digital Media M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 16 of 16
State: New York M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 7 of 7
Year: 2025 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-11-20 Eclipse

Kent, United Kingdom

Eclipse is an event production and technical services company that provides creative content, staging and scenic design, audiovisual systems, lighting, rigging, in-house equipment and full-service event management. Eclipse is based in Kent, United Kingdom.

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