Playlist and EGYM Agree to Merge in $7.5 Billion Deal Valuing $785 Million in New Equity
January 16, 2026
Playlist (parent brand for Mindbody, Booker, and ClassPass) and EGYM signed a definitive agreement to merge in a transaction valued at $7.5 billion, including $785 million in new equity. The combined company will integrate Playlist’s AI-driven wellness software and booking with EGYM’s smart fitness equipment, AI training, and employer wellness network.
- Buyers
- Playlist, Affinity Partners, Vista Equity Partners, Temasek, L Catterton
- Targets
- EGYM
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Germany
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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