Playlist and EGYM Agree to Merge in $7.5 Billion Deal Backed by $785 Million New Equity
January 16, 2026
Playlist (parent brand for Mindbody, Booker, and ClassPass) and EGYM have signed a definitive agreement to merge in a transaction valued at $7.5 billion, including $785 million in new equity investments. The new investment is led by Affinity Partners, with participation from Vista Equity Partners, Temasek, and L Catterton, and is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
- Buyers
- Playlist
- Targets
- EGYM
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Germany
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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