[November 20, 2009] Informa Telecoms & Media acquires Broadband World Forum from Professional Education International (PEI) Tweet Nov 20, 2009 (Datamonitor Financial Deals Tracker via COMTEX) -- Informa UK, Ltd. (Informa Telecoms & Media), a provider of business intelligence and strategic services to the telecom and media sectors, has acquired the Broadband World Forum (BBWF) from Professional Education International (PEI), a US-based provider of professional training courses. BBWF is a conference and technology exhibition in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry. DeSilva & Phillips acted as advisor to PEI on the transaction. Deal Type Acquisition Sub-Category Asset Purchase Deal Status Completed: 2009-11-19 Deal Participants Target (Company) Professional Education International - Broadband World Forum - US Acquirer (Company) Informa UK, Ltd. (Informa Telecoms & Media) Vendor (Company) Professional Education International [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]