Salesforce has announced its acquisition of cloud data management firm Informatica in a deal valued at approximately $8 billion. Under the agreement, Informatica shareholders will receive $25 per share, representing a premium over the previous closing price. The acquisition is expected to bolster Salesforce's capabilities in data management and artificial intelligence, particularly benefiting sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and the public sector.
This strategic move aligns with Salesforce's commitment to enhancing its AI offerings, including the Agentforce platform, by integrating Informatica's robust data cataloging, governance, and metadata management services. The combination is anticipated to create a unified architecture for agentic AI, enabling more efficient and responsible AI operations across enterprises.
The transaction has been approved by both companies' boards and is expected to close early in Salesforce’s fiscal 2027. This acquisition marks Salesforce's most significant purchase since acquiring Slack Technologies in 2021, signaling a renewed focus on expanding its data and AI capabilities.
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