WisdomTree Completes $275 Million Cash Acquisition of Ceres Partners
WisdomTree completed its acquisition of Ceres Partners, a farmland-focused investment manager, on October 1, 2025. The company paid $275 million in cash at closing, subject to customary post-closing adjustments, and may pay earnout consideration of up to $225 million in 2030 if Ceres meets revenue growth targets. The filing says the upfront payment was funded from the recently completed convertible senior notes offering, and the company describes the deal as its entry into private markets.
Key points
- Acquisition completed October 1, 2025, by WisdomTree Farmland Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary
- Upfront consideration of $275 million in cash, subject to customary post-closing adjustments for cash, indebtedness and working capital
- Earnout of up to $225 million payable in 2030, contingent on Ceres revenue compound annual growth of 12% to 22% for January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029
- Upfront payment funded from WisdomTree's recently completed convertible senior notes offering
The filing
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