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What level of regulatory challenges will the Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners acquisition of Smartsheet face?
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Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners to Acquire Smartsheet for $8.4 Billion in All-Cash Deal at $56.50/Share
Sep 24, 2024, 01:16 PM
Private equity firms Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners have announced their acquisition of New York-based Smartsheet for $8.4 billion in an all-cash transaction. Smartsheet shareholders will receive $56.50 per share in cash. The deal, which includes several concessions to private lenders, is expected to close in early 2025 after a 45 day go-shop period. Smartsheet, an enterprise platform for modern work management, will continue to operate under its current structure until the acquisition is finalized.
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