LDC's Fishawack bolts on 2E Creative
LDC portfolio company and healthcare-focused marketing and communications business Fishawack has acquired US-based competitor 2E Creative.
The transaction is the fifth bolt-on for Fishawack under the GP's tenure, following the acquisitions of Blue Latitude, Healthcircle Advertising, Dudnyk and Carling Communications.
LDC backed the £38m management buyout of the business in 2017 and committed to provide follow-on capital to support an international build-up strategy for the firm. The latest deal brings the group's total headcount to 750.
Company
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in St Louis, Missouri, 2E Creative is a communications agency focusing on the pharmaceuticals, medical devices and research biotechnology sectors. Its services include branding, marketing, sales training and event production.
People
LDC – Jonathan Bell (director).
Fishawack – Oliver Dennis (CEO).
Advisers
Company (Fishawack) – KPMG (corporate finance); Addleshaw Goddard (legal).
Company (2E Creative) – Results International (corporate finance); Stoll Keenon Ogden (legal); Clifton Larson Allen (tax).
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