France’s GL events sells Agence C.C.C to the Vidal Group
Integrated event industry group, GL events has announced the sale of 100% of the share capital of Agence C.C.C (Congres Colloque Convention) to the Vidal Group.
The Agence C.C.C. joined GL events in February 2017 to strengthen its medical education and convention activities and create a Paris base for the Group for this market segment. Having grown its sales to more than €6m by 2024, Agence C.C.C. is recognised for its independence as a science communication specialist and its position as the French market leader for its Evidence & Practice training programme that reaches GPs through its network in 26 French cities
Olivier Ginon (pictured), chairman-CEO of GL events, commented: “After establishing a trajectory of growth and success with the agency’s teams, we are particularly pleased and proud that C.C.C. is joining the Vidal Group, a major industry player, and we are confident in its ability to execute the next phase in the development of its business at the forefront of the medical knowledge sector.”
Vincent Bouvier, chairman of the Vidal Group, said: “This acquisition completes our offering of high-quality medical training and information services for general practitioners while strengthening Vidal’s expertise in these areas as well as in the medical events segment.”
The terms of the transaction will not be disclosed. This new entity will be deconsolidated by GL events as from November 2024.
