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Apollo-Backed Forge to Acquire Becker's Healthcare from Pamlico Capital

Forge, the Apollo-owned B2B events and media company formed from Emerald and Questex, agreed to acquire Chicago-based media and events platform Becker's Healthcare from Pamlico Capital.

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