Clarion Events Acquires Infocast (Information Forecast, Inc.)

Clarion Events Acquires Quartz Events

October 28, 2020

Media & Entertainment

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.

Clarion Capital Partners Acquires Marketplace Events

January 8, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Clarion Capital Partners has acquired Marketplace Events, the largest organizer of B2C shows in North America, operating more than 110 shows across the U.S. and Canada and attracting over 2.2 million attendees annually. The transaction (completed from Clarion's Fund IV) was financed in part by PennantPark; Clarion said it will accelerate Marketplace's growth and expand its sport, outdoor and new B2B show offerings.

GovExec Acquires Forecast International

January 18, 2022

Data & Analytics

GovExec acquired Forecast International, a subscription-based provider of defense and aerospace market intelligence and forecasting, in a deal completed with financial support from Growth Catalyst Partners. Forecast International will be integrated into GovExec's growing defense portfolio to expand the company's intelligence, forecasting and consulting capabilities for government agencies and defense contractors.

Clarion Events Acquires Eaton Hall and Launches Clarion Connect

November 11, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Clarion Events has acquired Eaton Hall, a specialist organizer of highly targeted, face-to-face, pre-arranged meetings-based forums, and will fold the business into a new division called Clarion Connect. Eaton Hall founder Scott Goldman will remain as Chairman of Eaton Hall as Clarion consolidates its 1-to-1 events capabilities across North America and UK/Europe.

TransImpact Acquires Avercast LLC

January 17, 2022

Software

TransImpact, a supply chain technology and services company based in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, has acquired Avercast LLC, a Rigby, Idaho–based provider of inventory forecasting, demand planning, and inventory optimization software. The deal adds seven forecasting products and Avercast's algorithmic forecasting and analytics capabilities to TransImpact's platform, expanding its technology footprint and international presence.

Informa Acquires Winsight for $380m

May 18, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Informa has agreed to acquire Winsight, a specialist B2B events, data and media group serving the foodservice industry, for an initial enterprise value of $380 million payable in cash. The deal expands Informa’s B2B Foodservice portfolio by adding events (including the National Restaurant Association Show), specialist data (Technomic) and trade media brands, and is expected to be earnings-accretive with operating synergies and revenue growth opportunities.