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Adam & Eve shareholders pocket £110m after earn-out

Campaign comments on Adam&eve’s deal with Omnicom.

September 2017 Open Link

Accenture marches further into marketing with Brand Learning acquisition

Campaign comments on the sale of Brand Learning to Accenture.

August 2017 Open Link

Clarity breakfast seminar series: Chinese Outbound M&A

Having returned from a recent trip to China where we met with strategic buyers and investors across our sectors, we decided to host a series of round table breakfast seminars aimed at sharing our learnings and insights.

August 2017 Read More

JULY M&A UPDATE: GDPR AND DATA SECURITY: WHO ARE THE WINNERS?

In our report this month we examine the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); the key aspects of the legislation, who we perceive to be the key beneficiaries and the implications for the M&A market. 

July 2017 Read More

Consulting or IT giant to buy big six ad group ‘within next five years’

Ben Tolley, Partner at Clarity, comments for Campaign on the future convergence of marketing and IT through large scale M&A.

May 2017 Open Link

MARCH M&A UPDATE: CORPORATE DATA: MAKING SENSE OF IT ALL

In our report this month we examine the Corporate Data sector and the key opportunities and challenges we see for companies in the space, including the impact of unstructured data and predictive analytics.

March 2017 Read More

FEBRUARY M&A UPDATE: THE HUNT FOR CAPABILITIES

In our report this month we look at the continued acceleration of global consultancies and IT service providers as serial acquirors of marketing capabilities.

February 2017 Read More

CONSULTANTS AND TECH GROUPS JOIN MARKETING M&A FRENZY

Campaign reports on Clarity and JEGI’s 2017 Marketing Industry Report.

February 2017 Open Link

ANNUAL MARKETING INDUSTRY REPORT 2017: ‘THE EVER CHANGING LANDSCAPE’

In our report this year we have broadened our analysis beyond the Global Networks to include all marketing services transactions where the target was based in North America, Europe or Australasia.

February 2017 Read More

JANUARY M&A UPDATE: CHINA’S OUTBOUND M&A SURGED IN 2016

In our report this month we examine the dynamics and drivers of China’s M&A activity in 2016 and discuss our views as to what shape this might take going forward.

January 2017 Read More

CLARITY EXPANDS INTO THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION WITH THE OPENING OF A SYDNEY OFFICE

The new office will complement our existing presence in London and (through our partnership with JEGI) New York and Boston, and will strengthen our global reach in this important region.

November 2016 Read More

WILL THERE BE A MEDIA M&A BLOODBATH IN THE NEXT YEAR?

Marcus Anselm, Partner at Clarity, comments on the M&A environment in the Media sector.

September 2016 Open Link
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“Clarity and JEGI’s network and impressive knowledge of the digital content production and post production space were instrumental in helping Framestore find the right partner and deliver the shareholders a fantastic outcome. They helped navigate a complex process, providing service and advice of the highest calibre whilst truly understanding the meaning of teamwork and collaboration. I am delighted for both our exiting and new investors and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone considering using their services.”

Sir William Sargent, CEO, Framestore

“JEGI and Clarity proved to be great advisors, as well as great bankers. Their level of preparation and consultative approach made a big difference. And the quality of their work and advice during the process was even more impressive.”

André Lejeune, Chairman & CEO, Selligent

“The Clarity team did an excellent job advising on all aspects of our deal, closing a very important transaction for us on a tight timeline and getting us a great result. Personally I very much valued their pragmatic and insightful advice throughout the process and loved working with them.”

Helen James, CEO, Investis

“Clarity were instrumental in making the transaction happen.”

Nick Oldfield, CFO, Computershare

“Clarity did an excellent job for us. Getting the deal over the line required both cast-iron technical capabilities as well as highly effective communication and negotiation skills. Their advice was always straightforward and to the point. They are a real pleasure to work with and the outcome is a great result for all parties involved.”

David Kershaw, CEO, M&C Saatchi

“Clarity were central to the successful completion of our discussions with DDB. Their focus, discipline, thoroughness and stamina kept all those concerned on a clear path and allowed us to continue running a successful business when we could have been distracted. Their advice was both realistic and inspiring and their energetic and driven approach is underpinned by impressive commercial expertise.”

James Murphy, CEO, adam&eve/DDB

“Clarity were key in making this transaction happen. The energy was there from start to finish. In addition, dealing and talking with the team on almost a daily basis made us feel they were part of our organization. We all valued their advice and opinion from start to finish.”

Nicholas Rey, CFO, Dentsu Network West

“Clarity and JEGI took great trouble to really understand our business before preparing a deal process strategy. They have managed a complex process with multiple bidders in a thorough, methodical and highly professional manner. I am delighted with the outcome for both our exiting and new investors. Thanks in large part to Clarity and JEGl, our business is well positioned for the next phase of growth.”

Neil Thackray, CEO, Briefing Media
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