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Sustainability Times
2 days ago
- General
- Sustainability Times
'Dark Energy Just Got Stranger': Groundbreaking Discovery Shakes the Foundations of How We Understand the Entire Universe
IN A NUTSHELL 🌌 The Dark Energy Survey (DES) has uncovered findings that challenge the notion of dark energy as a constant force. has uncovered findings that challenge the notion of dark energy as a constant force. 🔭 Using the powerful Dark Energy Camera (DECam) , researchers mapped a significant portion of the universe over six years. , researchers mapped a significant portion of the universe over six years. 📉 Anomalies in baryonic acoustic oscillations (BAO) suggest a smaller scale than predicted by the standard cosmological model. suggest a smaller scale than predicted by the standard cosmological model. 💡 New data from Type Ia supernovae strengthen the idea that dark energy might be dynamic, reshaping our cosmic understanding. The universe, as we perceive it, is a tapestry woven with the enigmatic threads of dark matter and dark energy. For decades, the standard cosmological model, known as ΛCDM, has crafted our scientific understanding, asserting that a staggering 95% of the cosmos is composed of these mysterious entities. Among them, dark energy is believed to be the driving force behind the accelerating expansion of the universe, acting as a repulsive force. However, recent findings from the Dark Energy Survey (DES)</strong) have introduced complexities that challenge our existing perceptions of this force. Dark Energy: A Cosmological Constant, or So We Thought Dark energy has long been modeled by the cosmological constant, a concept introduced by Albert Einstein in the early 20th century. This term represents a mysterious force supposed to counteract gravity, thereby causing the universe's expansion to accelerate. Within the framework of the ΛCDM model, which stands as the accepted paradigm of modern cosmology, this constant was presumed to remain unchanged over time. This assumption was grounded in several reasons. The ΛCDM model hinges on the belief that the universe is homogeneous and isotropic on large scales, meaning its properties are uniform in all directions and locations on average. This hypothesis underpins modern cosmology, suggesting that when observed over vast scales, the universe exhibits a uniform distribution of matter and energy, including dark energy. Thus, it seemed logical to assume that dark energy, like ordinary and dark matter, was evenly distributed throughout the cosmos. 'Japan Traps the Impossible': Scientists Develop Breakthrough Method to Extract Ammonia From Air and Water With Unmatched Precision Moreover, at the time of the ΛCDM model's formulation, scientists lacked a theoretical mechanism to explain any potential variability in dark energy over time or space. In the absence of such a mechanism, it was reasonable to consider dark energy as a constant, acting as a fundamental property of the universe responsible for its accelerating expansion. An Evolving Phenomenon? However, recent discoveries by researchers from the Dark Energy Survey (DES) suggest an entirely different possibility: dark energy might actually be evolving over time. The study, leveraging data from the 570-megapixel Dark Energy Camera (DECam) mounted on the 4-meter Víctor M. Blanco Telescope at the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory in Chile, has mapped a portion of the universe covering nearly one-eighth of the sky over a span of six years. Various observational techniques were employed, including supernovae, galaxy clusters, and weak gravitational lensing. This Prehistoric Armored Fish From 465 Million Years Ago Could Be the Key to Understanding Why Our Teeth Still Hurt Initial analyses revealed notable anomalies. One of the primary findings is that the scale of baryonic acoustic oscillations (BAO), which describe the distribution of galaxies in the universe, appears smaller than predicted by the ΛCDM model. In simpler terms, the measured scale of these oscillations was 4% smaller than the standard cosmological model's predictions. If confirmed, this discrepancy could profoundly impact our understanding of the universe's expansion. Supernovae and Cosmic Distances: Shedding Additional Light In addition to the BAO data, another critical measure emerged from the study of Type Ia supernovae. These supernovae serve as 'standard candles' due to their known intrinsic brightness, allowing scientists to calculate their distances with remarkable precision. The DES findings, combined with supernova data, bolstered the idea that dark energy might be dynamic and not an immutable cosmological constant. This Stunning Scientific Breakthrough Just Tripled the Birth Rate of One of the World's Most Endangered Parrot Species The Dark Energy Survey recently released an extensive dataset on Type Ia supernovae, enabling highly precise measurements of cosmic distances. These new discoveries confirm the anomalies observed in the baryonic acoustic oscillations, adding weight to the possibility of evolving dark energy. Profound Implications for Cosmology If the DES findings are validated, they would signify a significant reconfiguration of our understanding of the universe. The cosmological constant, long considered a fundamental parameter in cosmology, might need to be replaced by a more complex view. Juan Mena-Fernández from the Laboratory of Subatomic Physics and Cosmology in Grenoble speaks of physics beyond the standard model. He suggests that if these new data are corroborated, it could pave the way for a scientific revolution, challenging long-established ideas. While the current DES results are not yet definitive, researchers anticipate further analyses. Additional data from probes like galaxy clusters and weak gravitational lensing effects should offer complementary insights into the nature of dark energy. For the scientific community, these discoveries present an opportunity to explore new theoretical avenues and consider more flexible cosmological models capable of explaining the observed anomalies. The upcoming months will be crucial in validating this new interpretation of dark energy and potentially revolutionizing our understanding of the universe. As we stand on the brink of potentially redefining our cosmic knowledge, one must wonder: What other mysteries might the universe hold, waiting to be unraveled by future explorations? Our author used artificial intelligence to enhance this article. Did you like it? 4.5/5 (26)
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump science cuts may close WA LIGO observatory that confirmed theory of relativity
The Trump administration wants to close one of the nation's two cutting-edge observatories — one of them in the Tri-Cities — that made scientific history and launched a new way to study the universe. It's part of a $5.2 billion, or 57% cut, proposed Friday for the National Science Foundation and could result in the permanent closure of one of the special observatories, threatening the U.S.'s scientific leadership in such research. The National Science Foundation funds two Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatories, LIGO Hanford, which is about 10 miles from Richland on unused Hanford nuclear site land, and its twin, LIGO Livingston in Louisiana. In 2015 the two LIGOs detected gravitational waves from outer space passing through the Earth for the first time, nearly 100 years after Albert Einstein predicted their existence. The detection of matching vibrations at both sites confirmed that the infinitesimal movement detected was from gravitational waves reaching Earth from a violent event in space. In the first detection it was from the collision of two black holes 1.3 billion years ago. The finding led to a Nobel Prize in Physics for the work by three U.S. professors emeritus to design and build the two observatories. Since the two U.S. LIGOs came online, gravitational wave observatories have begun operating in Italy and Japan, but the United States remains the leader in the field with the most advanced and sensitive equipment. Fiscal 2026 budget documents released late Friday by the Trump administration proposed reducing the overall budget for the two LIGOs by 40% from $48 million in fiscal 2024 to $29 million in fiscal 2026. The current fiscal budget signed into law in March has not yet had program-specific spending plans released to compare to the fiscal 2026 proposal. The document released Friday is the Trump administration's recommendation for fiscal 2026, which Congress will use as a guide as it sets the budget amount. The Trump proposal calls for not only closing one of the two U.S. observatories in fiscal 2026 but also reducing LIGO spending for technology development. The two LIGOs were planned to be in an upgrade phase in 2026, with technology improvements being made to both. The Trump administration has not said which LIGO it would favor shutting down or why both would not be kept open with limited operations. If one of the two LIGOs were closed for a year, rehiring their highly specialized scientists to resume operating the next year could be very difficult, say officials. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has been a frequent visitor to the White House in Trump's second term, as reported by the Shreveport Times, while Washington state is led by a Democrat governor and has filed numerous lawsuits against the Trump administration. On Wednesday, Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition of 15 other attorneys general to file a lawsuit against the Trump administrations attempts to cut National Science Foundation programs that it said helped maintain the United States' position as a global leader in science, technology, engineering and math. The 'National Science Foundation FY 2026 Budget Request to Congress' calls the LIGO system 'the most sensitive detector of gravitational waves ever built' and the leader in 'the worldwide effort to study the structure and evolution of the universe through gravitational radiation.' Since the initial detection of gravitational waves passing through Earth in 2015 through early spring of this year, the two LIGOs have detected 290 possible gravitational wave events from mergers of black holes and neutron stars, with more detections being made as scientific equipment has been upgraded and improved. The most recent improvements were made with the goal of improved detection and more advanced data analysis methods to allow scientists to extract more information from detections and increase their understanding of black holes and neutron stars. With improvements in sensitivity also comes new opportunities to detect signals from sources other than mergers, such as the continuous gravitational-wave signals that are generated by rapidly rotating neutron stars in our Galaxy, according to LIGO officials. At LIGO Hanford vacuum tubes extend for 2.5 miles at right angles across previously unused Hanford site shrub steppe land near the Tri-Cities. At the end of each tube, a mirror is suspended on glass fibers. A high-power laser beam is split to go down each tube, bouncing off the mirrors at each end. If the beam is undisturbed, it will bounce back and recombine perfectly. But if a gravitational wave is pulsing through the Earth, making one of the tubes repeatedly infinitesimally longer and the other infinitesimally shorter, the beam will not recombine as expected. LIGO Hanford and its Louisiana twin now can measure the stretching and the squeezing of the fabric of space-time on scales 10 thousand trillion times smaller than a human hair. Having multiple gravitational-wave observatories can allow scientist to localize the region of the sky from which the signal emerged and alert astronomers using more traditional telescopes, as well as neutrino detectors, to make observations. LIGO's most important finding to date may have been the detection of the fiery collision of two neutron stars in August 2017, opening up a new field of astronomy. The crash of the neutron stars — the collapsed cores of large stars — spewed material that radioactively decayed, creating heavy metals like gold and platinum. Unlike black holes, colliding neutron stars emit a flash of light in the form of gamma rays. It allows the event to be captured both by LIGO and by observatories that observe forms of light, including X-ray, ultraviolet, infrared and radiowaves. It was the first time that a cosmic event had been viewed in both gravitational waves and light, giving scientists a new way of learning about the universe through 'multi-messenger astronomy.' Within months, about a quarter of the world's professional astronomers have been involved in the follow-up of the initial discovery.
Techday NZ
5 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Salesforce to acquire Informatica for equity value of USD $8 billion
Salesforce has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Informatica for an equity value of approximately USD $8 billion, net of Salesforce's current investment in Informatica. Under the terms of the agreement, holders of Informatica's Class A and Class B-1 common stock will receive USD $25 in cash per share. The transaction has received approval from the boards of directors of both companies and is expected to close early in Salesforce's fiscal year 2027, pending regulatory clearances and customary closing conditions. Stockholders possessing around 63% of Informatica's voting power have already provided written consent for the deal, which means no further stockholder approval is necessary. Salesforce will fund the acquisition with a combination of existing cash and new debt. The planned acquisition is intended to enhance Salesforce's data foundation, supporting its capabilities in what it describes as agentic artificial intelligence (AI). By integrating Informatica's data catalogue, data integration, governance, quality and privacy controls, metadata management, and Master Data Management (MDM) services with the Salesforce platform, the companies aim to create a unified architecture for intelligent AI agents to operate safely, responsibly, and at scale in enterprise environments. Marc Benioff, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Salesforce, commented on the agreement: "We're excited to acquire Informatica for approximately $8 billion — uniting the world's #1 AI CRM with the #1 AI-powered MDM and ETL platform. This combination brings together Salesforce's Einstein and Informatica's CLAIRE AI engines to forge the ultimate AI-data platform — trusted, explainable, and built to scale. Together, we'll supercharge Agentforce, Data Cloud, Tableau, MuleSoft, and Customer 360, enabling autonomous agents to act with intelligence, context, and confidence across every enterprise. This is a transformational step in delivering enterprise-grade AI that is safe, responsible, and deeply integrated with the world's data." Benioff added, "This is a transformational step in delivering enterprise-grade AI that is safe, responsible, and deeply integrated with the world's data." Amit Walia, Chief Executive Officer of Informatica, stated, "Joining forces with Salesforce represents a significant leap forward in our journey to bring data and AI to life by empowering businesses with the transformative power of their most critical asset — their data. We have a shared vision for how we can help organizations harness the full value of their data in the AI era." Salesforce has outlined that Informatica's cloud-native capabilities — such as its data catalogue, data integration, governance, quality and privacy systems, metadata management, and MDM — will be integrated with Salesforce's platform. The company aims to address challenges of AI at scale by improving data clarity through Data Cloud, supporting AI-driven agents with Agentforce, enhancing Salesforce CRM applications for more personalised experiences with reliable data, providing enriched data streams for MuleSoft, and delivering context-rich insights in Tableau. Steve Fisher, President and Chief Technology Officer at Salesforce, said, "Truly autonomous, trustworthy AI agents need the most comprehensive understanding of their data. The combination of Informatica's advanced catalog and metadata capabilities with our Agentforce platform delivers exactly this. Imagine an AI agent that goes beyond simply seeing data points to understand their full context — origin, transformation, quality, and governance. This clarity, from a unified Salesforce and Informatica solution, will allow all types of businesses to automate more complex processes and make more reliable AI-driven decisions." Upon completion, Salesforce plans to integrate Informatica's technology stack into its ecosystem, including elements such as data integration, quality, governance, and unified metadata for Agentforce, as well as implementing a unified data pipeline with MDM on Data Cloud. Salesforce will continue to support Informatica's development of data management products designed for a range of cloud, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. Robin Washington, President and Chief Operating and Financial Officer at Salesforce, said, "Our acquisition strategy is methodical, patient, and decisive — targeting transformative assets like Informatica when the calculus aligns to maximize customer success. This proposed acquisition will be a key enabler for Salesforce's next phase of AI-driven growth — and we will move quickly to integrate their capabilities and unlock synergies on a fast timeline, particularly in areas like Public Sector, Life Sciences, Healthcare, and Financial Services. We're laser-focused on accelerated execution to increase our market differentiation and deliver sustained benefits for all Salesforce stakeholders." The acquisition comes as Salesforce plans to further invest in Informatica's ecosystem of data and infrastructure partners, utilising its own marketing and distribution teams to accelerate Informatica's cloud business growth. Bruce Chizen, Informatica Chairman, said, "Permira and CPP Investments partnership with Informatica is clear proof of the benefits of a long-term investing mindset and focus on transformational growth at scale. This exceptional outcome with Salesforce is testament to that philosophy." The transaction is anticipated to be accretive to Salesforce on several financial measures from the second year following closure, including non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP earnings per share, and free cash flow, supported by expected cost synergies and increased revenue from a more comprehensive data portfolio. Salesforce does not expect the transaction to impact its capital return programme.
Martechvibe
6 days ago
- Business
- Martechvibe
Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Informatica
Salesforce and Informatica have entered into an agreement for Salesforce to acquire Informatica for approximately $8 billion in equity value, net of Salesforce's current investment in Informatica. Under the terms of the agreement, holders of Informatica's Class A and Class B-1 common stock will receive $25 in cash per share. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Salesforce's data infrastructure, supporting the development and use of agentic AI. By combining Informatica's data catalogue, integration, governance, quality, privacy, metadata management, and Master Data Management (MDM) capabilities with the Salesforce platform, the goal is to create a unified framework for deploying AI agents reliably and at scale across enterprise environments. 'We're excited to acquire Informatica for approximately $8 billion — uniting the world's #1 AI CRM with the #1 AI-powered MDM and ETL platform,' said Marc Benioff, Chair and CEO of Salesforce. 'This combination brings together Salesforce's Einstein and Informatica's CLAIRE AI engines to forge the ultimate AI-data platform — trusted, explainable, and built to scale. Together, we'll supercharge Agentforce, Data Cloud, Tableau, MuleSoft, and Customer 360, enabling autonomous agents to act with intelligence, context, and confidence across every enterprise.' 'This is a transformational step in delivering enterprise-grade AI that is safe, responsible, and deeply integrated with the world's data.' ALSO READ: Saudi Airlines Selects Informatica to Transform Customer Experience Amit Walia, CEO of Informatica, said, 'Joining forces with Salesforce represents a significant leap forward in our journey to bring data and AI to life by empowering businesses with the transformative power of their most critical asset — their data. 'We have a shared vision for how we can help organisations harness the full value of their data in the AI era.' Upon close, Salesforce plans to integrate Informatica's technology stack — including data integration, quality, governance, and unified metadata for Agentforce, and a single data pipeline with MDM on Data Cloud — seamlessly embedding this 'system of understanding' into the Salesforce ecosystem. 'Truly autonomous, trustworthy AI agents need the most comprehensive understanding of their data. The combination of Informatica's advanced catalogue and metadata capabilities with our Agentforce platform delivers exactly this,' said Steve Fisher, President and Chief Technology Officer, Salesforce. 'Imagine an AI agent that goes beyond simply seeing data points to understand their full context — origin, transformation, quality, and governance. This clarity, from a unified Salesforce and Informatica solution, will allow all types of businesses to automate more complex processes and make more reliable AI-driven decisions.' Salesforce will also support Informatica's continued strategy of building best-in-class, AI-powered data management products — delivering a complete, end-to-end platform with industry-leading, integrated solutions to connect, manage, and unify data across any cloud, hybrid, or multi-cloud environment. ALSO READ: Informatica and Amazon Web Services Expand Relationship With New Innovations The proposed acquisition — pursued with strategic clarity and financial discipline, and aligned to Salesforce's responsible M&A framework — and the rapid integration of Informatica's premier data management capabilities with Data Cloud is a timely opportunity to further Salesforce's position in the AI revolution. 'Our acquisition strategy is methodical, patient, and decisive — targeting transformative assets like Informatica when the calculus aligns to maximise customer success,' said Robin Washington, President & Chief Operating and Financial Officer, Salesforce. 'This proposed acquisition will be a key enabler for Salesforce's next phase of AI-driven growth — and we will move quickly to integrate their capabilities and unlock synergies on a fast timeline, particularly in areas like Public Sector, Life Sciences, Healthcare, and Financial Services.' 'We're laser-focused on accelerated execution to increase our market differentiation and deliver sustained benefits for all Salesforce stakeholders.' Bruce Chizen, Informatica Chairman, said, 'Permira and CPP Investments partnership with Informatica is clear proof of the benefits of a long-term investing mindset and focus on transformational growth at scale. This exceptional outcome with Salesforce is testament to that philosophy.' Salesforce plans to invest in Informatica's ecosystem of data and infrastructure partners and apply the full power of Salesforce's marketing and distribution teams to push the growth of Informatica's cloud business. ALSO READ: Salesforce Announces Agentforce for Marketing Efficiency The Martechvibe team works with a staff of in-house writers and industry experts. View More
Channel Post MEA
6 days ago
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Salesforce Acquires Informatica In $8 Billion Deal
Salesforce and Informatica have entered into a definitive agreement under which the former will acquire Informatica for approximately $8 billion. The planned acquisition will enhance Salesforce's trusted data foundation critical for deploying powerful and responsible agentic AI. The combination of Informatica's rich data catalog, data integration, governance, quality and privacy, metadata management, and Master Data Management (MDM) services with the Salesforce platform will establish a unified architecture for agentic AI — enabling AI agents to operate safely, responsibly, and at scale across the modern enterprise. The planned acquisition will enhance Salesforce's trusted data foundation critical for deploying powerful and responsible agentic AI. The combination of Informatica's rich data catalog, data integration, governance, quality and privacy, metadata management, and Master Data Management (MDM) services with the Salesforce platform will establish a unified architecture for agentic AI — enabling AI agents to operate safely, responsibly, and at scale across the modern enterprise. Effective, enterprise-grade AI requires more than just data — it demands data transparency, deep contextual understanding, and rigorous governance: Data Transparency: Informatica's advanced integration, catalog, and lineage tools show where data comes from, how it has changed, and how it is used — crucial for auditability and regulatory compliance. Informatica's advanced integration, catalog, and lineage tools show where data comes from, how it has changed, and how it is used — crucial for auditability and regulatory compliance. Data Understanding: Informatica's rich metadata, combined with Salesforce's unified data model, will empower AI agents to interpret, connect, and act on enterprise data with meaningful context. Informatica's rich metadata, combined with Salesforce's unified data model, will empower AI agents to interpret, connect, and act on enterprise data with meaningful context. Data Governance: Built-in MDM, data quality controls, and policy management ensure that all data driving AI is standardized, accurate, consistent, and secure. 'We're excited to acquire Informatica for approximately $8 billion — uniting the world's #1 AI CRM with the #1 AI-powered MDM and ETL platform,' said Marc Benioff, Chair and CEO of Salesforce. 'This combination brings together Salesforce's Einstein and Informatica's CLAIRE AI engines to forge the ultimate AI-data platform — trusted, explainable, and built to scale. Together, we'll supercharge Agentforce, Data Cloud, Tableau, MuleSoft, and Customer 360, enabling autonomous agents to act with intelligence, context, and confidence across every enterprise. This is a transformational step in delivering enterprise-grade AI that is safe, responsible, and deeply integrated with the world's data.' 'Joining forces with Salesforce represents a significant leap forward in our journey to bring data and AI to life by empowering businesses with the transformative power of their most critical asset — their data,' said Amit Walia, CEO of Informatica. 'We have a shared vision for how we can help organizations harness the full value of their data in the AI era.' Unlocking the Full Value of Enterprise Data Across Salesforce Bringing together Informatica's cloud-native capabilities — including its extensive data catalog, data integration, governance, quality and privacy, metadata management, and MDM — with the Salesforce platform will unlock new capabilities for Salesforce's enterprise data stack, delivering a complete solution to the challenges of AI at scale, by: Achieving Data Clarity with Data Cloud: Informatica will strengthen Data Cloud's leadership as a Customer Data Platform (CDP), ensuring data from across the organization is not just unified but clear, trusted, and actionable. Elevating Agentforce: Combined, Informatica and Salesforce will provide a critical foundation for autonomous AI agents to interpret and act on complex enterprise data, building a true system of intelligence on a trusted system of understanding. Augmenting the Customer 360: Salesforce CRM applications will be enhanced, giving teams the confidence to deliver more personalized and effective customer experiences, backed by trusted data. Governed Understanding for MuleSoft: Informatica's advanced data quality, integration, cataloging, and governance will ensure data flowing through MuleSoft APIs is not just connected but also enriched, standardized, and trustworthy — a reliable stream ready to fuel AI-powered decisions and actions across the enterprise. Context-Rich Insights for Tableau: Tableau users will benefit from richer, context-driven insights thanks to a more accessible and better-understood data landscape. Delivering this level of value requires more than a partnership — it demands deep, native integration of Informatica technology within the Salesforce platform. 'Truly autonomous, trustworthy AI agents need the most comprehensive understanding of their data. The combination of Informatica's advanced catalog and metadata capabilities with our Agentforce platform delivers exactly this,' said Steve Fisher, President and Chief Technology Officer, Salesforce. 'Imagine an AI agent that goes beyond simply seeing data points to understand their full context — origin, transformation, quality, and governance. This clarity, from a unified Salesforce and Informatica solution, will allow all types of businesses to automate more complex processes and make more reliable AI-driven decisions.' Upon close, Salesforce plans to rapidly integrate Informatica's technology stack — including data integration, quality, governance, and unified metadata for Agentforce, and a single data pipeline with MDM on Data Cloud — seamlessly embedding this 'system of understanding' into the Salesforce ecosystem. Salesforce will also support Informatica's continued strategy of building best-in-class, AI-powered data management products — delivering a complete, end-to-end platform with industry-leading, integrated solutions to connect, manage, and unify data across any cloud, hybrid, or multi-cloud environment. Investing in the Future of AI-Powered Customer Success The proposed acquisition — pursued with strategic clarity and financial discipline, and aligned to Salesforce's responsible M&A framework — and the rapid integration of Informatica's premier data management capabilities with Data Cloud is a timely opportunity to further Salesforce's leadership in the AI revolution. 'Our acquisition strategy is methodical, patient, and decisive — targeting transformative assets like Informatica when the calculus aligns to maximize customer success,' said Robin Washington, President & Chief Operating and Financial Officer, Salesforce. 'This proposed acquisition will be a key enabler for Salesforce's next phase of AI-driven growth — and we will move quickly to integrate their capabilities and unlock synergies on a fast timeline, particularly in areas like Public Sector, Life Sciences, Healthcare, and Financial Services. We're laser-focused on accelerated execution to increase our market differentiation and deliver sustained benefits for all Salesforce stakeholders.' 'Permira and CPP Investments partnership with Informatica is clear proof of the benefits of a long-term investing mindset and focus on transformational growth at scale,' said Bruce Chizen, Informatica Chairman. 'This exceptional outcome with Salesforce is testament to that philosophy.' Salesforce plans to invest in Informatica's ecosystem of data and infrastructure partners and apply the full power of Salesforce's marketing and distribution teams to accelerate the growth of Informatica's cloud business. Transaction Details The transaction has been approved by the boards of directors of both Salesforce and Informatica and is expected to close early in Salesforce's fiscal year 2027, subject to the receipt of required regulatory clearances and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. Stockholders holding in aggregate approximately 63% of the voting power of Informatica Class A and Class B-1 common stock have delivered a written consent approving the transaction. No further action by other Informatica stockholders is required to approve the transaction. The transaction will be funded through a combination of cash on Salesforce's balance sheet and new debt. Salesforce expects to achieve accretion on a non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP earnings per share, and free cash flow basis starting in the second year following the expected closing of the transaction and continuing thereafter, driven by substantial cost synergies and revenue uplift with a new comprehensive data portfolio. The transaction is not expected to disrupt Salesforce's capital return program. 0 0
