Creative Technology’s Acquisition of Bright Group Approved to Move Forward

Creative Technology’s Acquisition of Bright Group Approved to Move Forward

Pittsburgh

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November 3, 2021

Following its October 12th announcement, NEP Live Events company Creative Technology Northern Europe AB has received approval from the Norwegian Competition Authority to purchase Bright Group. This approval allows the deal to move forward, and it is intended to close in the next few days.

Headquartered in Vantaa (near Helsinki), Finland, Bright Group is a 360 supplier of live events services including audio, video, lighting, trucking, stages, infrastructure/installations and camera production to clients in Sweden, Norway and Finland.

Following a brief transition period, Bright Group will rebrand as Creative Technology and be integrated into Creative Northern Europe. To learn more about NEP’s full range of broadcast, live event and media solutions, visit www.nepgroup.com and www.ct-group.com. To learn more about Bright Group, visit www.brightgroup.com.

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About Creative Technology Northern Europe

Creative Technology (CT) is one of the world’s leading technology companies, supplying and delivering turnkey innovation and technology solutions to the corporate, entertainment, sports, and system integration industries. Our bespoke services bring together design, advice, support and technology of the highest quality, providing everything from large screen displays, audio systems and lighting design, to interactive systems, broadcast capabilities and distribution platforms. Creative Technology Northern Europe operates in 7 locations across Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Learn more at ct-group.com.

About Bright Group

Bright Group is one of the leading providers of event- entertainment- and experience services in Northern Europe and has a presence in Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Bright’s key areas of expertise include event technology planning and solutions as well as creative content production services for various types of events – from small company parties to grand galas and arena concerts. Bright Norway is also a prominent provider of system integration and offers AV equipment sales and distribution. Learn more at brightgroup.com.

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