Report claims Blackstone looking to sell ICE Barcelona organizer Clarion Events

Blackstone Joint Venture Sells $395 Million in New York Real Estate Loans

A joint venture involving Blackstone Inc. has completed a significant transaction, selling approximately $395 million of commercial real estate loans connected to properties in the New York area, according to sources with knowledge of the deal. The sale marks a notable movement in the commercial real estate market, particularly for New York properties, which have faced varying pressure since the pandemic altered work patterns and property valuat…

Blackstone to launch Clarion sale as markets stabilise?

Blackstone, the US private equity company which bought London-based exhibition organiser Clarion Events in 2017 for £600m, has reportedly kicked off the sale auction process of Clarion, according to a Reuters report, which has cited four people familiar with the matter as confidential sources. Clarion, led by CEO and events veteran Lisa Hannant, runs 125 events across various sectors including international trade shows in electronics, gaming, en…

Report claims Blackstone looking to sell ICE Barcelona organizer Clarion Events

Private equity giant Blackstone is reportedly putting Clarion Events, organizer of the world’s largest annual gaming industry trade show – ICE Barcelona – up for sale. According to Reuters, the company could fetch as much as GBP2 billion after Blackstone paid GBP600 million for it in 2017. Clarion runs international trade shows across multiple industries such as electronics, energy, security and defence. The Reuters report, which cites a number …