Merrithew is a mindful movement education and equipment company whose programs include STOTT PILATES® and additional mind-body, barre, athletic conditioning, and functional training methods. The GYROTONIC organization is the creator of the GYROTONIC and GYROKINESIS® methods, which use fluid, three-dimensional movement through specialized equipment and movement sequences and are practiced in studios and wellness centers worldwide.

The acquisition will expand Merrithew's movement education and equipment portfolio by adding two globally practiced methods focused on strength, mobility, coordination, and rehabilitation. Through the GYROTONIC organization's network of authorized studios and trainers, Merrithew will extend its reach across an additional global community of instructors, trainers, therapists, and movement professionals.

The Reed Smith deal team was led by Matt Mohn, co-chair of the firm's Global Corporate Group and chair of the US Corporate Group, and Sara O'Toole Loevner. The team also included Katie Kramer Tear, Bea Goodyear, Chris Hand, and Alyssa Novoselac.

Additional support was provided by Simon Kliegman, Matt San Roman, Max Louik, Dan Hagedorn, John Feldman, Scott Wagner, Michael Lowell, Chris Bouriat, Barbara Xiaobei Li, Ben Chapple, Jacob Herzek, Kyle Coogan, Julia Ensor, Lizbeth Rodriguez-Johnson, Michelle DiPuma, Michaela Mapes, Batool Banker, Erika Yeager, Madison Old, Kelli Church, Torben Wollschlager, Vincent Magotsch, Chang Du, Jessica Henschel, and Cameron Kehm.