Vista Equity Buying Tibco for About $4.3B Including Debt

Vista Equity Buying Tibco for About $4.3B Including Debt

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The transcript discusses speculation about TIBCO being acquired by Vista Equity Partners for $24.00 per share, leading to a suspension of TIBCO shares from trading. The acquisition deal is valued at $4.3 billion, including debt, and represents a 26% premium over the last trading price.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial speculation about TIBCO?

It was going bankrupt.

It was being acquired by a private equity firm.

It was launching a new product.

It was merging with another tech company.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which firm was speculated to acquire TIBCO?

KKR & Co.

Vista Equity Partners

Carlyle Group

Blackstone Group

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the announced share price for TIBCO's acquisition?

$20.00

$22.50

$24.00

$26.00

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were TIBCO shares suspended from trading?

Due to a technical glitch

Due to a market crash

Because of the acquisition announcement

Owing to a legal issue

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the total value of the acquisition including debt?

$5.0 billion

$4.3 billion

$3.5 billion

$6.2 billion