Cisco buys BroadSoft for $1.71 billion in software push
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... MoreCisco (CSCO) to Acquire BroadSoft (BSFT) for $1.9 Billion
October 23, 2017 8:01 AM UTCCisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) and BroadSoft (NASDAQ: BSFT) today announced a definitive agreement for Cisco to acquire publicly-held BroadSoft, Inc., headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD. Pursuant to the agreement, Cisco will pay $55 per share, in cash, in exchange for each share of BroadSoft, or an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1.9 billion net of cash, assuming fully diluted shares including conversion of debt. The acquisition has been approved by the board of directors of each company.
"Together, Cisco and BroadSoft will deliver a robust suite of collaboration capabilities across... More
Broadsoft (BSFT) Nears Deal to Be Acquired by Cisco (CSCO) - Reuters
October 23, 2017 6:02 AM UTCBroadsoft (NASDAQ: BSFT) is near a deal to be acquired by Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ: CSCO) for close to $2 billion, Reuters reported citing a person familiar with the matter.
A deal could be announced as early as Monday, the report added.
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