EMC Corporate Finance Advises the Shareholders of Eclipse on its Acquisition by Encore
December 2025
Deal Type
Company Sale
Our role
Technology
We are pleased to announce the sale of Eclipse to Encore, a global leader in event production and technology headquartered in Chicago, USA. The transaction marks a significant step in Eclipse’s evolution and further strengthens Encore’s presence and capabilities across the United Kingdom.
Founded in 1988, Eclipse has grown into one of the UK’s most respected creative technical production companies, renowned for its production expertise, scenic services and in-house creative capabilities. With long-standing partnerships across premier London stadiums, hotels and high-profile corporate clients, Eclipse brings a powerful blend of creativity and technical mastery to the market.
This transaction marks a new chapter in the Eclipse journey. Joining forces with Encore enables us to scale our creative and technical offering while preserving the culture, craft and client relationships that define our business. EMC Corporate Finance, led by Michael Pay and Michael Gibbs played a pivotal role in guiding us through the sale. Their understanding of our business, calm advice and expert handling of negotiations ensured we achieved the right outcome for our team and our future. I’m truly excited by what lies ahead.
Robin Purslow, CEO and shareholder, Eclipse
Encore produces more than 400,000 events annually. Its acquisition of Eclipse underscores Encore’s continued commitment to investing in strategically important markets and delivering exceptional experience design wherever customers.
Eclipse has an outstanding reputation for technical excellence and creative delivery. Bringing their talent, capabilities and long-standing client relationships into the Encore group strengthens our UK platform and enhances the breadth of solutions we provide to our customers worldwide. It has also been a pleasure to work with EMC Corporate Finance throughout the process — their professionalism and clarity helped create a smooth, collaborative transaction.
Dustin Worley, COO, Encore
The sale was led for the shareholders of Eclipse by EMC Corporate Finance partners Michael Pay and Michael Gibbs.
Eclipse is a remarkable business built on decades of creative innovation and trusted client partnerships. It was a privilege to support Robin and the shareholder team through this important milestone. Encore represents an excellent strategic home for the business, and I look forward to seeing Eclipse continue to flourish as part of a global leader.
Michael Pay, Partner, EMC Corporate Finance
Advisers
For the Shareholders of Eclipse
EMC Corporate Finance acted as Lead Adviser – Michael Pay and Michal Gibbs
EMC Corporate Finance acted as Strategic Consultants – Glenn Mills
Thackray Williams acted as Solicitors – Nick Gabay and Will King
For the Shareholders of Encore
Clyde & Co (Chicago, Singapore & London) – acted as Solicitors – Kai Young Tan and Ben Chalkley
S&W Partners – acted as Financial Due Diligence – Ben Norris
