Vimeo Enters into Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by Bending Spoons for $1.38 Billion
Vimeo (NASDAQ: VMEO) has announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by Bending Spoons in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.38 billion. Under the agreement, Vimeo shareholders will receive $7.85 per share, representing a significant 91% premium over the company's 60-day volume-weighted average share price.
The transaction, unanimously approved by Vimeo's Board of Directors, is expected to close in Q4 2025. Post-acquisition, Vimeo will become a private company and delist from public markets. Bending Spoons plans to make substantial investments in US and priority markets, focusing on both creator and enterprise offerings, while enhancing platform performance and AI capabilities.
Vimeo (NASDAQ: VMEO) ha annunciato un accordo definitivo per essere acquisita da Bending Spoons in un'operazione interamente in contanti del valore di $1,38 miliardi. Secondo l'accordo, gli azionisti di Vimeo riceveranno $7,85 per azione, pari a un notevole premio del 91% rispetto al prezzo medio ponderato per il volume delle ultime 60 giornate.
L'operazione, approvata all'unanimità dal consiglio di amministrazione di Vimeo, dovrebbe concludersi nel Q4 2025. Dopo l'acquisizione Vimeo diventerà una società privata e sarà ritirata dai mercati pubblici. Bending Spoons intende investire significativamente negli Stati Uniti e nei mercati prioritari, puntando sia sulle proposte per i creator che su quelle enterprise, oltre a migliorare le performance della piattaforma e le capacità di intelligenza artificiale.
Vimeo (NASDAQ: VMEO) ha anunciado un acuerdo definitivo para ser adquirida por Bending Spoons en una transacción totalmente en efectivo valorada en $1.38 mil millones. Según el acuerdo, los accionistas de Vimeo recibirán $7.85 por acción, lo que representa una importante prima del 91% sobre el precio medio ponderado por volumen de 60 días de la compañía.
La transacción, aprobada por unanimidad por la junta directiva de Vimeo, se espera que se cierre en el Q4 2025. Tras la adquisición Vimeo pasará a ser una empresa privada y se retirará de los mercados públicos. Bending Spoons planea realizar inversiones sustanciales en EE. UU. y en mercados prioritarios, enfocándose tanto en ofertas para creadores como para empresas, además de mejorar el rendimiento de la plataforma y las capacidades de IA.
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Vimeo (NASDAQ: VMEO) a annoncé un accord définitif pour être racheté par Bending Spoons dans le cadre d'une transaction entièrement en numéraire d'un montant de 1,38 milliard de dollars. Conformément à l'accord, les actionnaires de Vimeo recevront 7,85 $ par action, soit une prime de 91 % par rapport au prix moyen pondéré par le volume sur 60 jours de la société.
La transaction, approuvée à l'unanimité par le conseil d'administration de Vimeo, devrait être finalisée au 4e trimestre 2025. Après l'acquisition, Vimeo deviendra une société privée et sera retirée des marchés publics. Bending Spoons prévoit d'investir massivement aux États-Unis et sur les marchés prioritaires, en se concentrant sur les offres pour créateurs et entreprises, tout en améliorant les performances de la plateforme et les capacités d'IA.
Vimeo (NASDAQ: VMEO) hat eine endgültige Vereinbarung angekündigt, von Bending Spoons in einer rein bar bezahlten Transaktion im Wert von 1,38 Milliarden US-Dollar übernommen zu werden. Nach der Vereinbarung erhalten Vimeo-Aktionäre 7,85 USD pro Aktie, was einen deutlichen Aufschlag von 91 % gegenüber dem volumengewichteten Durchschnittskurs der letzten 60 Tage darstellt.
Die Transaktion wurde einstimmig vom Vimeo-Vorstand genehmigt und soll im 4. Quartal 2025 abgeschlossen werden. Nach der Übernahme wird Vimeo ein Privatunternehmen und von den öffentlichen Märkten genommen. Bending Spoons plant erhebliche Investitionen in den USA und in prioritäre Märkte, mit Fokus auf Angebote für Creator und Unternehmen sowie auf die Verbesserung der Plattformleistung und der KI-Funktionen.
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- Delisting from public markets reduces investment liquidity
- Company will no longer hold Q3 2025 earnings call
- Acquisition subject to regulatory and stockholder approval risks
Insights
Bending Spoons' $1.38B acquisition of Vimeo offers shareholders a substantial 91% premium, signaling strong valuation confidence despite market challenges.
The $1.38 billion all-cash acquisition of Vimeo by Bending Spoons represents a significant premium valuation that shareholders should find attractive. At $7.85 per share, the offer comes at a 91% premium over Vimeo's 60-day volume-weighted average, indicating Bending Spoons sees substantial unrealized value in Vimeo's business model and technology assets.
This transaction follows what the board described as a "disciplined review of strategic alternatives," suggesting Vimeo explored multiple options before accepting this deal. The unanimous board approval signals strong internal confidence that this represents optimal shareholder value given current market conditions.
Particularly noteworthy is Bending Spoons' stated intention to make "ambitious investments" across all Vimeo's business segments while focusing on both creator and enterprise offerings. Their explicit commitment to owning and operating Vimeo "indefinitely" points to a long-term strategic acquisition rather than a financial restructuring play.
The deal structure as all-cash provides certainty and immediate liquidity for Vimeo shareholders, eliminating risks associated with stock-based transactions where valuation can fluctuate during the closing period. This clean exit at a substantial premium is especially valuable considering Vimeo's historical volatility as a public company.
For the video technology sector, this acquisition reflects continuing consolidation as larger players seek established platforms with proven technology and existing customer bases rather than building competing solutions from scratch. Bending Spoons' focus on AI-enabled features suggests they see significant opportunities to enhance Vimeo's capabilities through technology integration.
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Bending Spoons reinforces its commitment to innovation in the video platform market
NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vimeo, Inc. (NASDAQ: VMEO), a leading video platform for business, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Bending Spoons, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately
“After a disciplined review of strategic alternatives, the Board unanimously determined that this all-cash transaction delivers compelling, certain value to Vimeo shareholders and positions the company to accelerate its strategic roadmap as part of Bending Spoons,� said Glenn H. Schiffman, Chairman of the Board. “We’re confident they are the right long-term partner for our customers, employees, and brand.�
"Bending Spoons has tremendous respect for the Vimeo team, our customers and the creator community we serve,� said Philip Moyer, Vimeo CEO. “Luca and his team are committed to expanding our product across all segments: Self-Serve, OTT/Vimeo Streaming, and Vimeo Enterprise. We are excited about this partnership, which we believe will unlock even greater focus for our team and customers as we continue to strive towards our global mission to be the most innovative and trusted video platform in the world for businesses."
“We’re looking forward to welcoming Vimeo into the Bending Spoons portfolio,� said Luca Ferrari, Bending Spoons CEO and co-founder. “Vimeo is a pioneering brand in the video space, serving a passionate, global community of creators and businesses. At Bending Spoons, we acquire companies with the expectation of owning and operating them indefinitely, and we look forward to realizing Vimeo’s full potential as we reach new heights together. In particular, after closing, we’re determined to make ambitious investments in the US and other priority markets, and all key areas of the business, spanning both the creator and enterprise offerings. We'll focus on achieving even more stellar levels of performance and reliability, bringing advanced features to more customers, and continuing to release powerful and responsible AI-enabled features."�
Details of the Transaction
The transaction, which was unanimously approved by Vimeo’s Board of Directors, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and approvals, including approval by Vimeo’s stockholders, and the receipt of required regulatory approvals.
Upon the completion of the transaction, Vimeo will become a privately held company and its capital stock will no longer be listed on any public stock exchange.
Financial Reporting Update
Vimeo does not currently expect to hold an earnings call for the third quarter of 2025. The Company expects to release written third-quarter earnings results for the third quarter of 2025 in accordance with SEC rules, and to continue meeting its applicable reporting obligations during the pre-close period.
Advisors
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP are serving as legal advisors to Vimeo, and Allen & Company LLC as financial advisors.
Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as legal advisor to Bending Spoons. J.P. Morgan and Wells Fargo acted as joint lead financial advisors and BNP acted as financial advisor. EY Advisory SpA and EY SLT provided financial and tax due diligence services.
About Vimeo
Vimeo (NASDAQ: VMEO) is one of the world's most innovative video experience platforms. We enable anyone to create high-quality video experiences to better connect and bring ideas to life. We proudly serve our community of millions of users � from creative storytellers to globally distributed teams at the world's largest companies � whose videos receive billions of views each month. Learn more at .
About Bending Spoons
Bending Spoons has served a billion people across the globe through its suite of digital technology businesses, including Brightcove, Evernote, Meetup, komoot, Remini, and WeTransfer. Its products are currently used by more than 300 million people and 10 million paying customers each month.
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Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction by and among Vimeo, Inc. (the “Company�), Bending Spoons US Inc. (“Parent�), Bloomberg Merger Sub Inc. (“Merger Sub�) and Bending Spoons S.P.A. (“Guarantor�), the Company expects to seek, and intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC�) a proxy statement on Schedule 14A (the “Proxy Statement�), the definitive version of which will be sent or provided to Company stockholders, in connection with a special meeting of the Company’s stockholders for purposes of obtaining, stockholder approval of the proposed transaction. The Company may also file other documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. This document is not a substitute for the Proxy Statement or any other document which the Company may file with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS AND DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.
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This communication contains “forward-looking statements� within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations, estimates and projections about the expected date of closing of the proposed transaction and the potential benefits thereof, its business and industry, management’s beliefs and certain assumptions made by the Company, Parent, Merger Sub and Guarantor, all of which are subject to change. 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These and other forward-looking statements, including the failure to consummate the proposed transaction or to make or take any filing or other action required to consummate the proposed transaction on a timely matter or at all, are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such statements and, therefore, you should not place undue reliance on any such statements and caution must be exercised in relying on forward-looking statements. 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Media Contacts Vimeo: Ronda Morra, [email protected] Bending Spoons: Christy Keenan, [email protected]