Bending Spoons

Bending Spoons shares jumped significantly in premarket trading after Mizuho raised its price target from $45.00 to $72.28 while keeping an "Outperform" rating. Analysts cited a higher peer-group valuation and ongoing M&A opportunities as reasons for the revision and outlined a bull-case scenario of $95 based on 20 times adjusted EBITDA. Investors positioned themselves ahead of the Q2 2026 earnings on August 13 and ahead of the expected closing of Airtable’s $1.29 billion cash takeover around September 1. The combined momentum pushed the stock to an intraday high of $58.18 (52-week high) before it slipped slightly in premarket trading. » More on de.investing.com

Bending Spoons has reached a binding all-cash agreement to buy 100% of Airtable; the amount will be paid from existing cash reserves. The boards of both companies have approved the deal, which is expected to close later in 2026. Airtable reports revenue of about $480 million (as of June 2026, +20% year on year). Bending Spoons plans an operational transformation with heavy AI use to boost profitability, which has led to layoffs in prior cases. » More on golem.de

Bending Spoons reached a definitive agreement to acquire Airtable in an all-cash deal worth $1.285 billion, which amounts to about $2.25 billion enterprise value including outstanding debt. The transaction is the company's first major acquisition since its Nasdaq debut and aims to expand its enterprise software presence. The deal adds Airtable's workflow and collaboration platform to Bending Spoons' portfolio alongside brands such as AOL and Eventbrite. » More on finance.yahoo.com