Deal Roundup: Blackstone said to eye $2bn Clarion Events exit, Carlyle agrees $3.8bn Vantive buyout

Blackstone is reportedly exploring exit options for Clarion Events, with eyes on an enterprise value of up to $2bn. Blackstone bought Clarion through a $600m deal in 2017. Interested parties in recent months have included CVC and KKR according to Reuters, which cited people it said were familiar with the matter. Clarion organises events across …