Micro Focus Grabs HPE Software Unit in $8.8 Billion Deal

The transcript discusses Micro Focus's acquisition strategy, highlighting its recent $8.8 billion deal, which is part of a pattern of acquiring companies to manage growth. It also covers Micro Focus's past acquisitions, including Serena Software and Attachmate, and its strategy to turn around underperforming assets. The transcript contrasts this with HP's strategy of becoming nimbler by divesting assets and focusing on new technology, as opposed to Dell's approach of expanding through acquisitions.

What is the primary goal of Micro Focus's acquisition strategy?

• To expand into the US market

• To reduce operational costs

• To manage growth by acquiring and turning around companies

• To diversify into new industries

Which company did Micro Focus acquire from a private equity firm?

• Autonomy

• Attachmate

• Serena Software

• EMC

How does Micro Focus plan to handle the assets acquired from HPE?

• By shutting them down

• By turning them around like a private equity firm

• By integrating them into their existing operations

• By selling them off immediately

What was HP's strategy in contrast to Dell's approach?

• To acquire more companies

• To expand into consumer electronics

• To focus on hardware development

• To become nimbler by splitting and merging

What was a significant consideration for HP before their current strategy?

• Acquiring Micro Focus

• A deal with EMC

• A merger with Dell

• Entering the smartphone market