The Shipyard Acquires Fahlgren Mortine
May 14, 2024
The Shipyard has acquired Fahlgren Mortine, a national integrated communications and public relations agency, creating a combined independent platform with expanded PR, media buying and data capabilities. The deal preserves Fahlgren Mortine's brand and leadership, follows a prior minority investment in The Shipyard from Alaris Equity Partners, and brings the combined company to approximately $350 million in billings and roughly 400 professionals across 10 offices.
- Buyers
- The Shipyard
- Targets
- Fahlgren Mortine
- Sellers
- Eastport Holdings
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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