IBM announced on Monday it is acquiring Confluent for $11 billion, sending shares of the data streaming platform up about 29% in morning trading.
Shares of Confluent (CFLT) surged Monday morning after IBM (IBM) announced a deal to acquire the software maker for $31 per share, valuing Confluent at $11 billion.
After a few months of takeover rumors , it finally happened.
| Transportation Infrastructure Industry | Industrials Sector | Edward Kreps CEO | NASDAQ (NGS) Exchange | 20717M103 CUSIP |
| US Country | 3,060 Employees | - Last Dividend | - Last Split | - IPO Date |
Confluent, Inc. is a leading provider of data streaming platforms, catering to a global clientele. The company specializes in enabling the seamless connection of applications, systems, and data layers through its sophisticated platforms. Confluent offers two primary solutions: Confluent Cloud, a cloud-native, managed software-as-a-service, and Confluent Platform, a self-managed, enterprise-grade software. Initially known as Infinitem, Inc., the organization rebranded to Confluent, Inc. in September 2014. Founded within the same year, it has established its headquarters in Mountain View, California. Confluent's innovative services are designed to support a diverse range of industries including banking, financial services, retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, automotive, communication, gaming, public sector, insurance, and technology.