Stax Provides Sell-Side Support to GES, a Global Exhibition and Event Leader, on its Acquisition by Truelink Capital ​

Stax Provides Sell-Side Support to GES, a Global Exhibition and Event Leader, on its Acquisition by Truelink Capital ​

October 22, 2024
October 22, 2024

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Stax congratulates GES, a leading provider in the global exhibition and event industry, on its recent acquisition by Truelink Capital. Stax provided sell-side support, collaborating with GES's management team and their investment bank Moelis during the transaction. Truelink Capital acquired GES from Viad Corp, a leading global provider of extraordinary experiences, including attractions, hospitality, exhibition services, and experiential marketing.


GES, with over 2,600 employees and a vast network of global union partners, has a long history of supporting top brands and events across sectors including healthcare, aerospace, financial services, manufacturing, technology, and retail. Through its specialized companies—GES Exhibitions, Spiro, onPeak, SHOWTECH, and Visit—GES offers comprehensive experiential, creative, and event management services, including logistics, accommodation, and engagement solutions. GES helps brands connect with their audiences and improve customer experiences through experiential marketing, strategically partnering with brands to deliver measurable results and meaningful customer connections.​


For more details on our experience in the space, please contact the Stax team:

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For more details on our experience in the space, please contact the Stax team: 

About Stax

Stax is a global management consulting firm serving corporate and private equity clients across a broad range of industries including software/technology, industrials, business and information services, healthcare and HCIT, consumer, and tradeshows and events. 

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