Leonis Principal, Inc. (d/b/a “Leonis Partners”) and The Jordan Edmiston Group, Inc. (d/b/a “JEGI CLARITY,” and together with Leonis Partners, the “Parties”) have entered into a proposed combination agreement (the “Transaction”). The Transaction is subject to approval by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”). The Parties will continue to be two distinct entities and businesses until the Parties obtain FINRA's and the FCA's approval of, and close, the Transaction. Click here for more information.
Active Interest Media, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners, has acquired Yachting Promotions
Transaction
JEGI CLARITY Represents Active Interest Media In Acquisition Of Yachting Promotions
Date:March 2006
Deal Type:Founder Sale
Role:Buy-side M&A
Sectors:
Digital Media and Content
Events and Conferences
Active Interest Media, a leading publisher and producer of consumer enthusiast magazines and events, acquired Yachting Promotions, Inc., producer and manager of five major annual boat shows, including the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the largest in-water boat show in the world. Active Interest Media was formed by Wind Point Partners, a private equity investment firm with offices in Chicago, IL and Southfield, MI, in partnership with CEO Efrem “Skip” Zimbalist III in October 2003.
JEGI CLARITY provided advisory services to Active Interest Media on this transaction.