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Kelsey buys farming mags

Kelsey has acquired Evegate from Clive Rabson, its retiring owner. Kelsey will publish South East Farmer, Farm Machinery, South East Business and Vineyard Magazine with immediate effect. Kelsey already owns over 65 brands in sectors which include farming and last week acquired MotorSport News.

The 25-year-old Kelsey is a publisher and event organiser, principally across lifestyle sectors including fitness, homes, aviation, cars and pets. It has more than 60 brands including Classic Car Buyer, Psychologies, Top Sante, Outdoor Fitness, Stuff and Match. The company had revenue of £25m in 2018 and EBITDA of £2m.

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