SEMrush Reports 2025 Net Loss Amidst Adobe Merger Confirmation and Customer Decline

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SEMrush Holdings, Inc. filed its 2025 10-K, confirming the Adobe merger terms at $12.00 per share, despite reporting a net loss and a decline in paying customers for the year.

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• Adobe Merger Confirmed

  The 10-K confirms the merger agreement with Adobe Inc., where each share of Class A and Class B common stock will be converted into the right to receive $12.00 in cash. Stockholder approval was obtained on February 3, 2026, as previously disclosed.

• Net Loss Reported for 2025

  The company reported a net loss of $(19.5) million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, a significant shift from the net income of $7.4 million in 2024.

• Revenue and ARR Growth

  Revenue increased by 18% to $443.6 million in 2025, and Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) grew to $471.4 million as of December 31, 2025.

• Decline in Paying Customers

  The number of paying customers decreased by approximately 9,000 to 108,000 in 2025, primarily due to 'softness at the lower end of the market' and 'some consolidation in the market from AI'.

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This 10-K is highly significant as it provides the full annual financial results for 2025, offering critical context for the previously announced merger with Adobe. While revenue and Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) showed growth, the company reported a net loss of $(19.5) million for 2025, a notable reversal from the prior year's profit. This, coupled with a decline in paying customers, particularly at the lower end of the market, highlights underlying operational challenges that the merger addresses. The confirmed cash offer of $12.00 per share provides a clear exit for shareholders at a slight premium to the current trading price, mitigating concerns about the company's recent profitability and customer trends. The authorized but uninitiated share repurchase program is effectively on hold due to the merger. The full acquisition of Brand 24 S.A. is a minor positive development. Investors should focus on the finalization of the Adobe merger, as the company's independent operational performance is now secondary to the acquisition terms.