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SAP intends to bolster its position through a billion-euro acquisition of WalkMe.

The leading software developer in Europe, SAP, is planning to expand its business process analysis services through the acquisition of Israeli company WalkMe. SAP will spend $1.5 billion in cash (€1.38 billion) to acquire WalkMe, according to a statement released on Wednesday. WalkMe's software...

A sign reading "SAP" hangs on a building at the headquarters of the software company SAP.
A sign reading "SAP" hangs on a building at the headquarters of the software company SAP.

Program - SAP intends to bolster its position through a billion-euro acquisition of WalkMe.

Specifically, SAP plans to purchase WalkMe for $14 per share, as the board of directors has apparently given the green light. This acquisition price amounts to a 45% increase from WalkMe's closing share value in New York the night prior.

SAP aims to broaden its range of products with this deal, enhancing its current offerings Signavio and LeanIX, which help customers transform their IT. "By acquiring WalkMe, we substantially strengthen our assistance to our users and facilitate their speedy adoption of new solutions and features, enabling our customers to gain the maximum advantage from their IT investments," stated Christian Klein, CEO of SAP.

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