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Vistage Acquires Smart Business Network

On October 22, 2025, Vistage acquired media company Smart Business Network

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Vistage’s 1st transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is Vistage’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Vistage’s 1st transaction in Ohio.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2025-10-22
Target Smart Business Network
Sector Media
Buyer(s) Vistage
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Smart Business Network

Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Smart Business Network is a media and events company dedicated to inspiring and informing business leaders. Through Smart Business magazines and the Smart Business Dealmakers Conference series, the company has helped entrepreneurs and executives share their success stories, connect with peers, and grow their companies. Smart Business Network is based in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Buyer

Vistage

San Diego, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1957
Sector Business Services
DESCRIPTION

Vistage is a forum for business leaders to share their issues and experiences to help each other generate better decisions and results for their companies. Vistage was founded in 1957 and is based in San Diego, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Media M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: Ohio M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-12-16 EGN

Svendborg, Denmark

EGN offers peer groups to CEOs, leaders, and specialists worldwide across 70 functional areas. The company creates personal, professional, and business value through a trusted network of peers. EGN was formed in 1992 and is based in Svendborg, Denmark.

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