March 29, 2024 12:17 AM
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Shamrock Capital Advisors acquires Questex

In partnership with senior management, Shamrock Capital Advisors acquired Questex, a global business information and events company.

“Shamrock Capital is the perfect partner for Questex at this point in our evolution. They have a deep understanding of the media, communications and entertainment sectors and the customers we serve. They support our ongoing business initiatives, and they share our goal of extending Questex’s service offerings and market footprint,” said Kerry C. Gumas, president and CEO, Questex.

Shamrock will continue to develop its existing product portfolio while pursuing acquisitions to further solidify Questex’s leadership position in its core markets. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

“Over the years, Questex has aggregated a unique set of assets with significant untapped potential,” said William Wynperle, partner, Shamrock Capital Advisors. “We look forward to working with Kerry and the Questex team to capitalize on a tremendous need in today’s marketplace through additional strategic investments and the benefit of our combined experience.”

Shamrock is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with more than $700 million of capital under management. The company’s current investments include FanDuel, Giant Creative/Strategy, Isolation Network, MarketCast, Mobilitie, PGOA Media, Questex, Screenvision and T3 Media.

“Since Questex was founded nine years ago, it has evolved into a technology-enabled platform integrating events, digital media and information products. We serve our customers in growth sectors including Hospitality & Travel, Entertainment, Beauty & Wellness, Technology and Life Sciences & Healthcare in the Americas, Europe and Asia/Pacific,” added Gumas. “The Shamrock team shares our vision of the vital benefits that business events and high quality digital information products and solutions can provide our customers to aid them in achieving their business and professional objectives. We are especially glad to be able to partner with Shamrock to continue to invest in these services for the benefit of all our customers and stakeholders.”

Jefferies LLC served as the financial advisor to Questex.

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