{"id":2736,"date":"2013-06-29T15:32:58","date_gmt":"2013-06-29T15:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mmlcapital.com\/mml-backed-arena-expands-east\/"},"modified":"2021-09-15T09:51:11","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T08:51:11","slug":"mml-backed-arena-expands-east","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mmlcapital.com\/fr\/portfolio-company-news\/mml-backed-arena-expands-east\/","title":{"rendered":"MML backed Arena expands East"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Malaysian acquisition substantially enhances the company\u2019s logistical capabilities, storage facilities, personnel and stock quota for the delivery of temporary event structures throughout Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arena Group CEO Greg Lawless commented:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cThis is a strategic first step into growing the Arena Group\u2019s client base throughout Asia. We now have the capacity to offer event organisers across all areas of the Middle and Far East easier access to independent specialist knowledge, and greatly improved logistics. This is a vital part of our vision to be a truly global event services supplier.\u201d <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arena Group\u2019s current clients in Asia include the CIMB Classic PGA and Sime Darby LPGA in Malaysia, the Formula 1 and HSBC LPGA in Singapore, and Ballantine\u2019s Golf Championships in South Korea. Asia Tent International had provided event structures for the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Athens Olympics and Doha Asian Games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Luke Jones of MML commented:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cWe have now supported Arena to acquire businesses in the Middle East, the US and Asia, transforming the Group into a true global player. 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