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Smartsheet has released its 2025 Pulse of Marketing Report, surveying over 1,200 marketing and creative professionals in the US. The study reveals that over 80% of professionals feel increased pressure to prove their business impact, with 60% noting intensified pressure over the past year.
Key findings show that 94% of marketing professionals face challenges in demonstrating business impact, and 87% believe better technology would enhance efficiency. The report highlights that professionals lose approximately 7.3 hours per week switching between tools. However, AI implementation is showing promising results, with marketing professionals saving over nine hours per week on average.
The study also reveals that only 51% of respondents believe marketing teams are viewed as strategic partners within their organizations, emphasizing the need for better visibility and reporting tools.
Smartsheet has completed its acquisition by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners in a transaction valued at approximately $8.4 billion. The deal, announced on September 24, 2024, and approved by stockholders on December 9, 2024, results in Smartsheet stockholders receiving $56.50 in cash per share. Following the completion of this take-private transaction, Smartsheet has ceased trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
The partnership aims to expand Smartsheet's collaborative work management solutions and enhance product innovation. The company will leverage Blackstone and Vista's global expertise to scale its international business and improve product accessibility worldwide. The focus will be on developing AI-enabled user experiences and improving efficiency and productivity for customers.
Smartsheet has appointed Eva Schoenleitner as Vice President of Partner to lead the next phase of the company's partner ecosystem development. With over 20 years of experience in the global technology industry, Schoenleitner brings extensive expertise in building strategic partnerships for B2B companies.
Prior to joining Smartsheet, she served as CEO of Crate.io, Group Vice President of Digital Partnerships at ABB, and spent 11 years at Microsoft in various global roles. In her new role, she will oversee solution providers, business partners, and system integrators, while working to deepen partner engagements and drive market expansion strategies.
The appointment comes at what the company describes as a pivotal time, with Schoenleitner expected to play a key role in enhancing the partner ecosystem to deliver greater customer value and support Smartsheet's growth objectives.
Smartsheet (NYSE:SMAR) has appointed Jim Hahn as Vice President of Corporate Communications. Hahn brings over 20 years of experience in integrated communications strategy and reputation management to the company. Previously, he spent fifteen years at Dell as Vice President of Global Communications, and has worked for Microsoft, Vignette, and Fleishman-Hillard.
In his new role, Hahn will report to John Newall, Smartsheet's SVP of Marketing, and will be responsible for setting the strategic direction of Smartsheet's global communications efforts. His responsibilities include executive communications, public relations, crisis communications, industry analyst relations, internal communications, and social media.
The appointment comes during what the company describes as an accelerated phase of growth, with Hahn expected to drive commercial impact and strengthen brand reputation in the collaborative work management technology space.
Smartsheet (NYSE:SMAR) has released its 2025 Project and Portfolio Management Priorities Report, revealing significant challenges in workplace adaptation. The study shows that 92% of PPM professionals struggle with workplace changes, while 97% experience various disruptions affecting business outcomes.
Key findings indicate that nearly half of respondents report harm to profitability, and over 35% note customer dissatisfaction. The report highlights that 23% of organizations lack standardized change processes, with 66% needing better data visibility. Additionally, 58% of professionals find their current tools inadequate, and 99% believe better technology would help adaptation.
The report emphasizes the need for data analytics, team collaboration, workflow automation, and AI implementation, with 50-53% of respondents identifying these as important capabilities for managing disruption.
Smartsheet (NYSE:SMAR) shareholders have approved the company's proposed acquisition by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners. The approval marks a significant milestone in the acquisition process, which was initially announced in September 2024. Shareholders also endorsed the executive compensation plan associated with the acquisition.
The transaction still requires certain regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of Smartsheet's fiscal year ending January 31, 2025, or shortly thereafter. The company will file the final vote results with the SEC via Form 8-K.
Smartsheet reported strong Q3 FY2025 results, with total revenue reaching $286.9 million, up 17% year over year. The company announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners in an all-cash transaction valued at $8.4 billion ($56.50 per share). Key financial highlights include subscription revenue of $273.7 million (+18% YoY), non-GAAP operating income of $56.4 million (20% of revenue), and free cash flow of $61.8 million (22% of revenue). The company's ARR grew to $1.133 billion, with a dollar-based net retention rate of 111%. Notable metrics include 2,137 customers with ARR over $100,000 (+20% YoY) and average ARR per domain-based customer of $10,708 (+16% YoY).
Smartsheet has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Collaborative Work Management (CWM) for the second consecutive year, achieving the highest position in Ability to Execute among all vendors. The company serves approximately 85% of the 2024 Fortune 500 companies, with the CWM market growing at an estimated 16% per year.
The platform received recognition as a Customers' Choice in the 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer, with 97% of customers willing to recommend the platform. In October, Smartsheet launched a new user experience and innovative features to enhance team collaboration and improve outcomes at scale.
Smartsheet (NYSE: SMAR) announced it will release its third quarter fiscal year 2025 financial results on December 5, 2024, after U.S. market close. The results, covering the period ended October 31, 2024, will be available on the company's investor relations website. Due to the previously announced acquisition agreement with Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners from September 24, 2024, the company will not hold an earnings conference call or webcast to discuss the results.
Smartsheet Inc. (NYSE: SMAR) has appointed Helen Masters as Managing Director of APJ. With 25 years of experience in enterprise software solutions, Masters will be responsible for driving growth acceleration in the Asia Pacific region. She will work closely with customers and partners to manage mission-critical work and achieve success.
Prior to joining Smartsheet, Masters held executive positions at Ivanti, Infor, Cisco Systems, and SAP. Smartsheet, used by 85% of Fortune 500 companies, provides an enterprise work management platform that connects people and information across teams and organizations. The company recently held its second sold-out ENGAGE Customer Conference in Seattle, unveiling new features and a revamped user experience.
Smartsheet's Sydney office opened in early 2020, and the company now has nearly 13.5 million users across 100,000 organizations in 190 countries.
