M&A Deal Summary

Sandow Acquires Azure

On December 17, 2025, Sandow acquired digital media company Azure

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sandow’s 1st transaction in the Digital Media sector.
  • This is Sandow’s 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Sandow’s 1st transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-12-17
Target Azure
Sector Digital Media
Buyer(s) Sandow
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Azure

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Azure is a print and digital publication focused on contemporary architecture, interiors, landscape design, urbanism and product design. Azure was founded in 1985 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.

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Buyer

Sandow

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Category Company
Founded 2002
Sector Media
DESCRIPTION

Sandow develops multi-channel vertically integrated luxury brands. The Company’s foundation is built on identifying markets, creating indispensable resources and building influential consumer publications and online properties. Sandow's flagships include the powerhouse beauty brand NewBeauty magazine, which encompasses print, online and retail operations, and Luxe, the nations largest network of luxury home magazines. With 175 employees in 10 states, Sandow Media produces over 60 publications annually, and has over half a million visitors per month to the Company’s online properties.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 4
Sector: Digital Media M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 4 of 4
State: Ontario M&A 1 of 1
Country: Canada M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-03-27 Fred Segal

Los Angeles, California, United States

Fred Segal is a specialty retailer that offers an effortless, lifestyle experience inspired by the free-spirited style of Los Angeles, Fred Segal has discovered and launched some of the most beloved fashion and lifestyle brands throughout the decades.

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