Vimeo Files Definitive Proxy Statement
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Vimeo, Inc. |
| Form Type | DEFA14A |
| Filed Date | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 15 |
| Reading Time | 18 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $1.38 billion, $7.85, $7.85 M |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: proxy-statement, regulatory-filing
Related Tickers: VIMEO
TL;DR
Vimeo filed its proxy statement, no fee needed. Standard shareholder info.
AI Summary
Vimeo, Inc. filed a DEFA14A on October 24, 2025, related to proxy materials. The filing indicates no fee was required for this submission, which is a definitive proxy statement. It was filed under the 1934 Securities Exchange Act, with SEC file number 001-40420.
Why It Matters
This filing is a standard regulatory document for public companies, providing shareholders with information regarding company matters and voting procedures.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine regulatory filing (DEFA14A) and does not contain information about significant financial events or strategic shifts.
Key Players & Entities
- Vimeo, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- 0001104659-25-102176 (filing_id) — Accession Number
- 20251024 (date) — Filing Date
- 001-40420 (file_number) — SEC File Number
FAQ
What type of SEC filing is this?
This is a DEFA14A, a Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Who is the filing company?
The filing company is Vimeo, Inc.
When was this filing submitted?
The filing was submitted on October 24, 2025.
What is the SEC file number for this filing?
The SEC file number is 001-40420.
Was there a fee required for this filing?
No fee was required for this filing, as indicated by the 'No fee required' checkbox.
Filing Stats: 4,480 words · 18 min read · ~15 pages · Grade level 12.5 · Accepted 2025-10-24 16:43:30
Key Financial Figures
- $1.38 billion — nsaction valuing Vimeo at approximately $1.38 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Vime
- $7.85 — eement, Vimeo stockholders will receive $7.85 per share in cash for each share of Vim
- $7.85 M — tion will be equal to the excess of the $7.85 Merger Consideration, less the exercise p
Filing Documents
- tm2527227d5_defa14a.htm (DEFA14A) — 68KB
- 0001104659-25-102176.txt ( ) — 69KB
From the Filing
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive Proxy Statement x Definitive Additional Materials ¨ Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12 Vimeo, Inc. (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): x No fee required. ¨ Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. ¨ Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a6(i)(1) and 0-11 The following communications are being filed in connection with the proposed transactions by and between Vimeo, Inc. (“Vimeo” or the “Company”) and Bending Spoons US Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Parent”), Bending Spoons S.p.A., an Italian societá per azioni (solely for purposes of the sections specified in the Merger Agreement) (“Guarantor”), and Bloomberg Merger Sub Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (“Merger Sub” and together with Parent and Guarantor, collectively referred to as “Bending Spoons”): POST ON COMPANY INTRANET The following messages were provided to Company employees on October 24, 2025 via the Company’s intranet: Final Resource Document for Vimeans CONFIDENTIAL | this document is not to be distributed outside of Vimeo This is the final version of the Bending Spoons acquisition documentation for Vimeo Table of Contents Overview 2 Vimeo to be Acquired by Bending Spoons 2 Positive Impact for Vimeo 2 Who is Bending Spoons? 2 FAQ for Vimeans 3 Business Impact 3 Impact on Vimeans 5 Stock & Equity 6 Vimeo Operations 7 Legal Language - REQUIRED to be added to all broad-based external comms 13 Additional Information and Where to Find It 13 Participants in the Solicitation 13 Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 14 External Language Tab 2 Overview Vimeo to be Acquired by Bending Spoons On September 10, 2025, Milan-based Bending Spoons entered a definitive agreement to acquire New York-based Vimeo, the leading video platform for business. For more information, read the press release here . Positive Impact for Vimeo Bending Spoons has an excellent track record of acquiring technology companies and delivering innovation and scale for its customers. The team at Bending Spoons, led by Luca Ferrari, Bending Spoons CEO and co-founder, has tremendous respect for the Vimeo brand, the Vimeo team, Vimeo partners, and, of course, Vimeo customers. Bending Spoons is committed to continued investment and expansion of the Vimeo product and growth segments across all Vimeo customer segments. Both the Vimeo Board of Directors and the Bending Spoons leadership team believe that this transaction will unlock even greater focus for the Vimeo team and Vimeo’s customers as Vimeo grows towards its global mission to be the largest and most trusted video platform for business. FAQ for Vimeans This section answers common questions about the acquisition of Vimeo by Bending Spoons. If you have additional questions, please contact the Vimeo Leadership Team, People Team, or Legal. Business Impact What is happening? On September 10, 2025, we announced that Vimeo entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Bending Spoons, a technology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Milan, Italy, with a team of 1,000 spread across dozens of countries (including the US). This is an all-cash transaction valuing Vimeo at approximately $1.38 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Vimeo stockholders will receive $7.85 per share in cash for each share of Vimeo capital stock they own (including unvested equity). Upon completion, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, including approval by Vimeo’s stockholders, Vimeo will become a privately held company fully owned by Bending Spoons. We expect the acquisition to close in Q4, 2025. Why are we selling Vimeo? Vimeo is a pioneer and trusted leader in online video, powering creation, management, and measurement for organizations worldwide. We believe this transaction positions us to benefit from Bending Spoons’ technology and expertise to accelerate innovation and growth in the video platform segment. As a public company, we have a responsibility to maximize stockholder value. The Board concluded that this all-cash offer provides our stockholders a compelling, immediate, and certain premium. We believe this combination hel