WisdomTree Honored with 2026 Asset Management STAR Awards North America for M&A Deal of the Year
Business Wire•20/10/2026•06:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤WisdomTree (WT) wins 2026 M&A Deal of the Year for Ceres acquisition
- ➤Ceres manages approximately 176,000 farmland acres across 12 states
- ➤WisdomTree reports approximately $176.6 billion global assets under management
- ➤Ceres acquisition expands WisdomTree into private markets and farmland investing
Expert Statements
Jonathan Steinberg, Founder and CEO of WisdomTree
“Ceres has been an important part of WisdomTree’s evolution into a more diversified global asset manager, and we are proud to see the transaction recognized with this award.”
Jonathan Steinberg, Founder and CEO of WisdomTree
“The acquisition marked a meaningful step in our long-term strategy, adding a differentiated private markets capability and a new engine of growth to our business.”
Jonathan Steinberg, Founder and CEO of WisdomTree
“By bringing together Ceres’ specialized expertise with WisdomTree’s scale, distribution, and culture of innovation, we are building a broader platform positioned to create long-term value for our clients and stockholders.”
Perry Vieth, Founder and CEO of Ceres Partners
“Joining WisdomTree has allowed us to build on the farmland investment platform Ceres has developed over nearly two decades while opening new opportunities for growth.”
Perry Vieth, Founder and CEO of Ceres Partners
“By combining Ceres’ farmland expertise and longstanding farmer relationships with WisdomTree’s scale, distribution, and focus on innovation, we are well positioned to broaden access to farmland and continue expanding the capabilities we can deliver to investors.”
WisdomTree Honored with 2026 Asset Management STAR Awards North America for M&A Deal of the Year
Award Recognizes Firm’s Strategic Acquisition of Ceres Partners and Expansion into Private Markets
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