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"Salesforce Nearing Acquisition of Informatica, Insider Reveals"
businesstechnology2 years ago

"Salesforce Nearing Acquisition of Informatica, Insider Reveals"

Salesforce is in advanced talks to acquire business software maker Informatica, with a deal potentially being announced soon. The price being discussed is reportedly below Informatica's current stock price of $38.48. Informatica, which offers subscription-based data management services over the cloud, was taken private in 2015 and relisted on the NYSE in 2023. Salesforce's interest in Informatica comes after its previous acquisitions of Slack Technologies and Tableau Software, reflecting the company's continued focus on expanding its cloud computing offerings.

Vista Equity Partners Acquires EngageSmart for $4 Billion
business2 years ago

Vista Equity Partners Acquires EngageSmart for $4 Billion

Private equity firm Vista Equity has agreed to acquire business software company EngageSmart for $4 billion in cash. The purchase price represents a 14% premium to EngageSmart's closing price on Friday and a 23% premium to its price on October 4. The transaction is expected to close in Q1, with Vista holding approximately 65% and General Atlantic holding approximately 35% of the outstanding equity. EngageSmart has secured support agreements from affiliates of General Atlantic and Summit Partners, who own a combined 66% of the company's fully diluted stock. The agreement includes a 30-day "go-shop" period for alternative acquisition proposals.