UBM Acquires THE Aesthetic Show in North America

NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM plc, the world's largest pure-play business-to-business events organizer and marketing services organization, today announces that it has acquired THE Aesthetic Show and its associated media properties from U.S.-based media and events company Medical Insight, Inc.. By combining UBM Medica's comprehensive portfolio of medical publications, such as Dermatology Times and Cosmetic Surgery Times, with THE Aesthetic Show, UBM is creating an all-encompassing, holistic experience for the aesthetics market. 

THE Aesthetic Show is the leading annual, multi-disciplinary medical exhibition and conference focused on the rapidly expanding field of aesthetic medicine. This premier event offers continuing medical education and training to physicians and medical professionals that specifically addresses the latest minimally invasive to non-invasive procedures and technologies.  In addition to THE Aesthetic Show, UBM has acquired THE Aesthetic Guide, which is the global market leader providing print and digital content to the aesthetic medical community, and The Aesthetic Academy, training events for healthcare providers.

"As an events-led business, it's truly exciting to be able to add another event to our Life Sciences portfolio, and strategically tie the UBM Medica media properties to a fast-growing trade event.  The synergies between the two businesses will create great opportunities for growth.  What is particularly exciting about this acquisition is that THE Aesthetic Show increases UBM's depth and breadth in the growing aesthetic market and will truly elevate our customers' experience to a new level," said Scott Schulman, CEO, UBM Americas.

"The addition of THE Aesthetic Show to the UBM Life Sciences Group's Medica skincare focused media portfolio will expand our product and service offering as well as our reach," said Georgiann DeCenzo, Executive Vice President & Managing Director. "The synergies between our businesses will create an exciting opportunity for our customers, partners, and employees. By combining the assets of the Medica business with THE Aesthetic Show, UBM is creating a collective media service and event portfolio that will provide the medical industry with an unrivalled platform."

"After 25 years of growing and developing these world-class events and powerful media platform, I think this is a truly exciting opportunity for THE Aesthetic Show and its associated media properties to capitalize on the $9.5 billion B2B medical aesthetic market.  Partnering with the world's leading B2B events organizer coupled with UBM's extensive skincare focused media portfolio will help take THE Aesthetic Show to the next level," said Michael Moretti, CEO, Group Publisher & Editor, Medical Insight, Inc.

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1. About UBM plc 
UBM plc is the largest pure-play B2B Events organiser in the world.  In an increasingly digital world, the value of connecting on a meaningful, human level has never been more important.  At UBM, our deep knowledge and passion for the industry sectors we serve allow us to create valuable experiences where people can succeed. At our events people build relationships, close deals and grow their businesses.  Our 3,750+ people, based in more than 20 countries, serve more than 50 different sectors – from fashion to pharmaceutical ingredients.  These global networks, skilled, passionate people and market-leading events provide exciting opportunities for business people to achieve their ambitions.  For more information, go to www.ubm.com; for UBM corporate news, follow us on Twitter at @UBM ,UBM Plc LinkedIn

2.  About UBM Americas  
UBM Americas, a part of UBM plc, delivers events and marketing services in the fashion, technology, licensing, advanced manufacturing, automotive and powersports, healthcare, veterinary and pharmaceutical industries, among others.  Through a range of aligned interactive environments, both physical and digital, UBM Americas increases business effectiveness for customers and audiences through meaningful experiences, knowledge and connections. The division also includes UBM Brazil's market leading events in construction, cargo transportation, logistics & international trade, and agricultural production; and UBM Mexico's, construction, advanced manufacturing and hospitality services shows. For more information, visit: www.ubmamericas.com 

3.  About Medical Insight
With over 25 years of market presence and relationships, we are the authority on all facets of aesthetic medicine. Medical Insight is the only full service company of its kind, offering the widest range of new media. We produce the leading trade publications, market research, live shows and events, educational training and internet television in the industry.  For more information, visit: www.miinews.com

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