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Salesforce announced its agreement to acquire Braze, a customer engagement and marketing software provider, for $5.66 billion ($47.50 per share in cash). Braze stock surged 52% on the news.

The deal, expected to close in 2027, represents Salesforce's continued focus on integrating AI into its offerings following its June acquisition of Fin. Braze has declined 51% since its 2021 IPO.

Brodsky & Smith law firm is investigating four merger transactions to determine whether company boards breached fiduciary duties by failing to conduct fair processes and pay fair value to shareholders. The investigations involve Braze (being acquired by Salesforce for $47.50/share), ES Bancshares (acquired by Dime Commercial for $8.39/share), GoPro (acquired by Starman Optical for $1.14/share), and Bumble (acquired by Ithaca Holdings for $6.05/share).

Salesforce agreed to acquire customer engagement software provider Braze for $5.66 billion at $47.50 per share in cash, representing a 58% premium over its pre-announcement price. The stock surged 56.3% following the announcement. However, analysts suggest current investors should cash out now rather than hold for deal closure in 2027, as the <4% upside from current levels offers minimal returns comparable to money market rates while carrying deal completion risk.

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Salesforce announced it is acquiring Braze for $5.66 billion in an all-cash deal, with Braze shareholders receiving $47.50 per share. Braze stock surged 51.1% on the news, while Salesforce declined slightly as investors assessed the acquisition. The deal is expected to close in Salesforce's fiscal 2028, and Braze's marketing platform will complement Salesforce's existing product suite.

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