Announced
Completed
Financials
Tags
testing, inspection and certification
Majority
Cross Border
Acquisition
Private
Test Inspection and Certification (TIC)
Single Bidder
jewelry certification
Belgium
Private Equity
Friendly
Completed
Synopsis
Blackstone, an American alternative investment management company, completed the acquisition of International Gemological Institute, a diamond, colored stone, and jewelry certification organization, from Fosun, a Chinese multinational conglomerate holding company. Financial terms were not disclosed. "IGI has spearheaded the certification of natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds, and colored stones, becoming a global market leader and providing confidence to manufacturers, retailers, and consumers around the world. We are bringing the best of Blackstone to the business – our operational expertise, capabilities in technology, and global track record in building successful businesses to help the company expand its global footprint," Mukesh Mehta, Blackstone Senior Managing Director.
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