Truelink Capital Acquires GES From Viad Corp for $535 Million
October 21, 2024
Viad Corp agreed to sell its GES business to Truelink Capital for $535 million, separating GES from Viad’s Pursuit attractions and hospitality operations. The transaction was completed on Dec. 31, 2024, positioning GES as a privately owned, standalone company within Truelink’s portfolio.
- Buyers
- Truelink Capital
- Targets
- GES
- Sellers
- Viad Corp
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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