Private Equity Services > PE Transactions > 2003 | JEGI

Sabot Publishing of Richmond, VA has been sold to Active Interest Media, a newly formed company led by Efrem “Skip” Zimbalist III in partnership with private equity investor Wind Point Partners. Sabot is the publisher of a portfolio of category leading, specialty niche magazines, including Black Belt, Southwest Art, Better Nutrition and Vegetarian Times. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Sabot in the transaction.

Ziff Davis Media has joined with the New York consultancy TM Media to launch the Ziff Davis Marketing Group. TM Media will complement and work side-by-side with the existing Ziff Davis Custom/Conference Group to launch a string of technology events with an emphasis on quality, not size or quantity. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Ziff Davis in this transaction.

Imark Communications, Inc. has sold its First Contact division, a provider of event management services, to Stealth FC, LLC, an Oregon Limited Liability Company affiliated with Stealth Services Worldwide, LLC. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Imark in this transaction.

Imark Communications, Inc. has sold its Tradeshow Division to Centric Events Group, LLC , a privately funded event development and management firm focused on new product launches, acquisitions and customized, private-label, event management opportunities. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Imark in this transaction.

Penton Media, Inc. has sold Professional Trade Shows (PTS) to Cygnus Expositions, a division of Cygnus Business Media. PTS is the nation's leading producer of regional industrial trade shows with over 25 shows in 22 states serving four markets - Plant Engineering & Maintenance, Building & Facilities, Material Handling and Machine Tools. The Jordan, Edmiston Group represented Penton Media in this transaction.