Announced Sept. 18, UBM plc, a leading global events-led marketing services and communications company, confirms that it is involved in discussions which may lead to a potential acquisition of U.S.-based Advanstar by UBM, one of the world’s largest tradeshow and event producers.
According to UBM plc, further announcements regarding the market speculation will be made if appropriate.
UBM plc’s staff of 5,000 in more than 20 countries is organized into specialist teams that serve commercial and professional communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.
Advanstar has a portfolio of 54 tradeshows, 100 conferences, 30 publications and almost 200 electronic products and websites as well as educational and direct marketing products and services.
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