Salesforce has announced it will acquire AI-driven cloud data management company Informatica in a deal valued at approximately $8 billion.
Under the agreement, Informatica shareholders will receive $25 per share — an 11% premium over the stock’s closing price of $22.55 last Friday.
This acquisition will give Salesforce access to Informatica’s advanced data management tools, strengthening its offerings in sectors like healthcare, financial services, life sciences, and the public sector.
Informatica was originally taken private in 2015 by Permira and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for around $5.3 billion. It reentered the public market in 2021.
In a statement, Informatica CEO Amit Walia described the deal as a major step forward for both companies. “Joining forces with Salesforce represents a significant leap forward in our journey to bring data and AI to life by empowering businesses with the transformative power of their most critical asset — their data,” he said.
Robin Washington, Salesforce’s president and COO, said the company plans to quickly leverage Informatica’s strengths across key industries.
Both companies’ boards have approved the deal, and it is expected to close early in Salesforce’s fiscal year 2027.
Ahead of the official announcement, Salesforce shares showed modest gains, while Informatica’s stock rose by 5.7%. Salesforce is scheduled to report its latest quarterly results on Wednesday after market close.