Number 20 sold to Opus Agency

US-headquartered Opus Agency LLC, a global leader in event marketing, has acquired London-based event and travel management agency Number 20, Ltd in a transaction led by BCMS.

Established in 2001, Number 20 is a respected event marketing agency providing total event management – venue selection, hotel and hospitality management, and onsite event management – to clients in the UK and EMEA markets. The team of event coordinators and managers, travel directors, and hospitality specialists act as a direct extension of the company clients’ internal events teams, and are renowned for their personalised event solutions.

“At every stage BCMS kept things moving in the right direction” – Joseph Jones, Number 20

As part of Opus Agency, Number 20 will continue to provide the high level of service, with the backing and reach of a global, integrated event and experiential marketing agency.

Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Opus Agency is a strategic experiential marketing advisor to some of the world’s most influential brands including Microsoft and Dell. In the dynamic world of event marketing, Opus specialises in building fully integrated, highly effective teams to support clients in the execution of the most critical events and experiential campaign.

Deal commentary

“Opus has had a global reach for years, but this acquisition formalizes our presence on the European continent,” stated Monte Wood, CEO of Opus at the time of the transaction in 2019. “We are thrilled to pursue further opportunities in the EMEA region while continuing the great tradition built by Number 20.”

Managing Director of Number 20, Phil Cairns said: “This acquisition is mutually beneficial for both Opus and Number 20. We have the opportunity to bring an extensive global network of resources to bear for our existing customers, while providing guidance and leadership in the European market for a rapidly expanding event agency.”

Senior Number 20 executives will join the Opus agency leadership team and plan to expand their local London workforce while seeking new opportunities under the Opus name.  The London office will be Opus Agency’s first outside the US, and joins additional offices in Beaverton, Seattle, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and Boston.

Commenting on BCMS’ advisory role, Joseph Jones of Number 20 said: “We both can’t thank you enough for all your hard work. At every stage you have been assertive, polite and kept things moving in the right direction.”