Clarion Events Acquires Quartz Events
October 28, 2020
London-based Clarion Events has acquired California-based Quartz Events, a leading producer of invitation-only executive summits in North America. The deal strengthens Clarion's digital and virtual event capabilities and expands its executive-summit offerings as Quartz will continue to operate under its existing leadership with Toby Harris remaining as President & CEO.
- Buyers
- Clarion Events
- Targets
- Quartz Events
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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