February 11, 2024 at 07:21AM
Cohesity will acquire Veritas’ data protection business, creating a $7 billion security and management giant. The combined entity, led by Cohesity’s Sanjay Poonen, is projected to have over $1.6 billion in revenues with an expected close by the end of 2024. A separate company called DataCo, led by Lawrence Wong, will oversee the remaining assets of Veritas’ businesses.
Based on the meeting notes, it is clear that Cohesity is set to acquire Veritas’ data protection business, creating a combined entity valued at roughly $7 billion. Sanjay Poonen, CEO and President at Cohesity, will lead the merged company, which is expected to have significant revenues and a 27 percent adjusted cash EBITDA margin.
The announcement did not clarify whether the Cohesity name will remain after the transaction or if there will be a new name for the combined company. The transaction is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2024, and it will be financed through a mix of equity and debt by Cohesity.
Additionally, the remaining assets of Veritas’ businesses will form a separate company called DataCo, to be led by Lawrence Wong. Greg Hughes, CEO of Veritas, will have a role as a Board member and strategic advisor to Sanjay Poonen following the transaction.
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