Exit Index

For owners planning to sell, hand over or step back

Deals

Nineteen Group expands industrial portfolio with acquisition of Blueprint Event Company


Key facts

Buyer
Nineteen Group
Target
Blueprint Exhibitions and Conferences Ltd (Blueprint Event Company), an international exhibition and conference organizer.
Exit route
Trade sale
Sector
Tech and digital
Region
London
Deal date
28 October 2026

Fast-growing UK trade show and event organizer Nineteen Group has broadened its industrial portfolio through the acquisition of international exhibition producer Blueprint Event Company. The deal highlights ongoing consolidation in the B2B exhibitions sector as well-backed operators scale their event footprints across specialized industrial verticals.

Originally reported by Nineteen Group News

The Exit Index briefing

One email a week: deals, valuations, tax changes and practical steps for owners planning their exit.

Free. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy policy