Rockpool Invests in Imperial Corporate Events Ltd

Cooper Parry has advised on Rockpool Investments latest expansion into Imperial Corporate Events Ltd (ICE) with a fantastic team effort from several teams – Transaction Services, Transaction Tax, and VAT. ICE is a leading B2B provider of VIP events and travel services for corporate clients, combining premium travel, accommodation, and catering with access to top sporting events, concerts, shows, and unique culinary experiences. This investment will help ICE expand its reach, pursue acquisitions, and access more premium events across the global sports and entertainment sectors. #PrivateEquity #Deals #TransactionServices #TransactionTax #VAT #CooperParry #CPDeals

London-based private equity firm Rockpool Investments has invested in Imperial Corporate Events Ltd (ICE), a Leicester corporate events agency specialising in VIP experiences. Growth on the cards for Robert Poutch. https://lnkd.in/euSNQXyK

Bar group ETM secures £10m to fund expansion The group, whose venues include the Botanist Broadgate, Greenwood at Nova in Victoria and rooftop destination Aviary in Finsbury Square, has announced plans for significant expansion over the next five years.   It will open a new site called Maple in Westfield White City this summer and already has two further openings planned for the financial year.   Ed Martin, co-founder and CEO of ETM, said: "We are very excited about the next phase of growth and, with HSBC's support and financial backing, we will be able to develop and roll out new, innovative, experience-led concepts at a faster rate.   "Our focused approach to acquisition has already set in motion a platform for scalable expansion as evidenced by Aviary (Finsbury Square) and Greenwood's (Victoria) first year of successful trading and the encouraging early performance from our new City bar, Broadleaf. This funding package, sourced and arranged by ETM chief financial officer, Landen Prescott Brann, will allow us to expand more rapidly and we look forward to working with HSBC."   Mark Frettingham, HSBC's area director in London West End, said: "We've been hugely impressed with the rapid growth and strategic acquisitions of ETM to date and can't wait to see what's next for this exciting brand. The new £10m deal, led by relationship director Neil Treadaway, will enable ETM to open more locations in London, bringing its passion and expertise in hospitality to even more customers across the capital." ETM Group London https://lnkd.in/eRbDr6Zd

New Episode – The Hotel Buy Hotels can be some of the most rewarding and riskiest assets in real estate. So how do you know which property to buy, how to structure the deal, and how to actually create value once you own it? In this episode, I sit down with Mathieu Mault of Activar Hôtels Inc. to unpack exactly that. With a career spanning acquisitions, capital structuring, and property repositioning, Mathieu shares both the investment and operational lens every hotel investor needs. We cover: ✔️ The most important things to underwrite before buying a hotel ✔️ How today’s lending environment is shaping deals and capital stacks ✔️ Why value creation happens beyond the purchase price ✔️ Canadian markets and property types with untapped potential ✔️ What first-time investors need to know before jumping in If you want to better understand how to spot opportunities, manage risk, and create long-term value in the hotel space, this episode is a must-listen. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/g3hXqu4a #HotelInvesting #HospitalityIndustry #HotelBuy #RealEstateInvesting #Hotels

THIS IS WHERE STR OPERATORS GO WRONG I asked Andy Newman, CEO of Newman Hospitality, whether property managers should diversify across markets from the start. His answer? Not yet, and not for the reason you might think. In the beginning, his team took on properties in Morocco, Southern France, even an island off Costa Rica. The result? Massive complexity. Low returns. And a hard realization: when you’re early, complexity can kill you. You need to scale where you know — where you live. But eventually, you’ll have to face the risk: What happens if 40% of your portfolio gets shut down in one season? Diversification isn’t just for investors. It’s for operators who want to build resilient companies. Start focused. Then evolve with intention. Watch the full episode now: 🎥 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gs73-BQS #ShortTermRentals #STRBusiness #PropertyManagement #VacationRentals #PortfolioRisk #RealEstateInvesting #TheHospitalityEdge #HospitalityLeadership

Despite the 28.6% YTD year-on-year drop in total UK hotel transaction volume reported by Savills, primarily due to fewer portfolio deals, there has been a surge in single-asset transactions. Some UK portfolio transactions were recorded this month though, albeit of low volume. Overall, the most notable deals the last month were:  • Arora acquired the 630-key Novotel London West in Hammersmith for £160 million  • Yellow Tree acquired 192-room Hoxton in Southwark for £150 million  • DTZ Investors bought the 330-key Radisson Blu in Euston Square for £58 million  • LondonMetric Property purchased a 446-key portfolio of 5 Premier Inn hotels for £44 million  • Travelodge acquired 2 properties, totalling 125 keys  • An undisclosed buyer acquired a 258-key portfolio of 3 ibis hotels   Unlike the UK, investment activity in September across the rest of Europe was led by large-scale portfolio consolidation, particularly in Spain, both by trade and institutional buyers. • Swiss Life Asset Managers France acquired a 2,300-room portfolio of 4 outdoor hotels in Spain  • Event Hotels acquired a portfolio of 17 ibis and Mercure hotels, totalling 2,021 keys across Germany  • Grupo Hotusa bought a portfolio of 9 Silken hotels in Spain, totalling 1,650 keys for €250 million  • Lopesan acquired a 450-key portfolio of 3 LIVVO hotels in Spain For further insights regarding the hospitality industry, please subscribe to our monthly newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/dTtSMGhK The newsletter provides an overview of the: ▪ Monthly hospitality industry update ▪ Latest trading performance of public hotel companies ▪ Key hospitality news – M&A and capital raising news ▪ Macro and capital markets snapshot ▪ Recent transaction activity - real estate and corporate #ahvassociates #newsletter #investmentbanking #financialadvisory #mergers #acquisitions #mergersandacquisitions #capitalraisings #hospitality #hotels #resorts #transactions #markets #realestate #hospitalityindustry #capitalmarkets

HOT OFF THE PRESS Taylor Lynn Corporation has been Acquired by Springbank Directors, Marking a New Chapter for Both Industry Leaders Manchester, UK – In a landmark move for the UK events industry, Liz Taylor, founder and CEO of leading event management firm Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC), has announced her decision to step down following the acquisition of the company by Anna-Liisa Evans and Paul Gilmore, directors of the acclaimed floral design and event décor company Springbank. This strategic acquisition brings together two of the industry’s most creative forces under the TLC brand while maintaining the distinct identity and independence of both companies. Founded in 1995, TLC has become synonymous with exceptional event experiences. Liz Taylor, who became sole owner in 2008, has enjoyed a long-standing creative partnership with Anna-Liisa Evans, making this transition a natural evolution for both businesses. As part of the acquisition, Paul Gilmore will take on the role of CEO of TLC, guiding the company through its next chapter. TLC operations will move to Springbank’s headquarters in Cheshire, although both brands will continue to operate as separate entities. “This is a seamless transition,” said Gilmore. “Together, we’re combining decades of experience and creativity to offer an unmatched platform for event innovation and delivery.” The acquisition also represents a full-circle moment: Dianne Lynn, Liz Taylor’s former TLC business partner, previously owned Springbank until it was sold to Anna-Liisa Evans in 2004. The two businesses have a rich history of collaboration, and this move renews that legacy. “Liz has built a global reputation for excellence in events,” added Evans. “We’re honoured to build on that legacy and lead TLC into an exciting new future.” Liz Taylor expressed her full confidence in the new leadership: “The synergy between Anna-Liisa and me has always been creatively electric. With Paul at the helm, TLC is in excellent hands for its next chapter. I’ll now focus on my consultancy business while remaining available to support when required.” This exciting acquisition marks the beginning of a new era, blending TLC’s iconic presence in the event sector with Springbank’s signature creative flair — setting new standards in event design, innovation, and execution. #aquisition #eventplanners #weddingplanners #corporateevents #pressrelease

A Weil team led by M&A partners Michael J. Aiello and Sachin Kohli and M&A counsel Rachel Shapiro is advising MGM Resorts International in its agreement to sell the operations of MGM Northfield Park to private equity funds managed by Clairvest Group Inc. for $546 million in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. Read more about this transaction and view the full Weil team: https://lnkd.in/euGVJWUS

A Kirkland team led by corporate partners Hamed Meshki, Y. Michael Chung and Peter Liskanich advised Awager Ltd. on a definitive agreement to be acquired by Aristocrat Leisure Limited. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g5uHSf4P

Two advisers say M&A is becoming a “contact sport” as competition heats up to acquire attractive advice firms, while a lack of new entrants creates roadblocks in organic growth opportunities. https://lnkd.in/efttzCZt