Smartsheet Completes Acquisition of Brandfolder

BELLEVUE, Wash., September 14, 2020 -- Smartsheet (NYSE:SMAR), the enterprise platform for dynamic work, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Brandfolder, a leader in digital asset management (DAM). On August 24, Smartsheet announced the company’s intent to acquire Brandfolder. 

This acquisition combines Brandfolder’s world-class DAM capabilities with Smartsheet’s leading collaborative work management platform to create a dynamic solution that manages workflows around content and collaboration. By enabling enterprise-wide content workflows, organizations can break down silos, execute more effectively, and make better decisions faster. 

Smartsheet paid $155 million for the acquisition, subject to certain adjustments, with a combination of cash and stock.

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