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Salesforce announced Tuesday that it will acquire Informatica, a cloud data management company, in an $8 billion cash deal.

The move is part of Salesforce's growing focus on artificial intelligence and its need for stronger data infrastructure to support AI-powered tools.

Under the agreement, Salesforce will pay $25 per share for Informatica's common stock, which represents about an 11% premium over Informatica's recent trading price, AP News said.

The deal has been approved by both companies' boards and is expected to close early in Salesforce's fiscal year 2027.

"This is a transformational step in delivering enterprise-grade AI that is safe, responsible, and deeply integrated with the world's data," Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said in a statement.

He added that the deal would boost several of Salesforce's existing products, including Agentforce, Data Cloud, Tableau, MuleSoft, and Customer 360.

Founded in 1993, Informatica supports more than 5,000 customers across over 100 countries. The company helps businesses manage and organize their data in the cloud.

Salesforce says acquiring Informatica will allow its AI tools to run with more intelligence, context, and safety at scale.

Salesforce Acquires Informatica to Boost AI Power

Informatica's CEO Amit Walia said the deal is a major milestone. "Joining forces with Salesforce represents a significant leap forward in our journey to bring data and AI to life," Walia said in a statement.

"We have a shared vision for how we can help organizations harness the full value of their data in the AI era."

According to TechCrunch, Salesforce's latest move comes on the heels of its $1.9 billion acquisition of data security firm Own Company back in September.

With these moves, Salesforce is clearly aiming to become a more powerful player in the AI and data space.

Robin Washington, Salesforce's president and CFO, said the company plans to quickly apply Informatica's strengths in sectors like public services, life sciences, health care, and finance.

The deal marks a sharp turn from last year, when rumors of a possible acquisition caused both companies' shares to fall.

At the time, Informatica had stated it was not involved in any discussions about a potential sale.

Following the official announcement of the agreement, Informatica's stock saw a 5.7% increase. Salesforce's shares also edged up slightly before the market opened.