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Salesforce Buys Informatica for $8 Billion to Boost AI

5/27/2025

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Salesforce is acquiring Informatica for $8 billion, offering $25 per share.
This acquisition will strengthen Salesforce's AI and data management for its Agentforce platform.
Informatica's data tools will contribute to a robust data platform for AI applications.
The deal is anticipated to finalize in early fiscal year 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
Following the announcement, Salesforce's stock rose 1%, and Informatica's shares increased by 5.8%.

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Story summary

Salesforce is acquiring Informatica for $8 billion, offering $25 per share.
This acquisition will strengthen Salesforce's AI and data management for its Agentforce platform.
Informatica's data tools will contribute to a robust data platform for AI applications.
The deal is anticipated to finalize in early fiscal year 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
Following the announcement, Salesforce's stock rose 1%, and Informatica's shares increased by 5.8%.