Salesforce Seals $8 Billion Informatica Deal to Supercharge AI Push
Salesforce secures Informatica in an $8 billion move to sharpen its AI edge and reinforce its dominance in enterprise data management.

Salesforce is back in deal-making mode—and this time, it’s going all-in on artificial intelligence. On May 27, 2025, the San Francisco-based cloud software giant confirmed it had reached a definitive agreement to acquire data management heavyweight Informatica in a transaction valued at approximately $8 billion. The deal, priced at $25 per share, is poised to reshape Salesforce’s positioning in the enterprise software landscape, particularly in the realm of AI.
Informatica, best known for helping companies wrangle massive volumes of data across hybrid cloud and on-premises systems, adds a critical piece to Salesforce’s evolving AI-driven strategy. This isn’t just a simple acquisition—it’s a calculated step to ensure Salesforce remains competitive in an industry where data is the currency and AI is the engine.
How the Deal Came Together
The road to this acquisition wasn’t smooth. Talks between Salesforce and Informatica initially stalled in 2024 when the companies couldn’t align on valuation. Back then, discussions hinted at a potential $10 billion price tag. Fast forward to this spring, and the dynamic changed. Informatica’s stock had slipped, dipping its market cap below $7 billion, giving Salesforce the leverage it needed to revisit the negotiation table.
This time, the competition was fierce. According to insiders, Salesforce beat out several suitors—including Cloud Software Group (formerly Citrix Systems) and private equity titan Thoma Bravo. Their persistence paid off. On Friday before the announcement, Informatica shares surged 17% after reports broke of the revived talks, closing at $22.55.
Now, with the official deal at $25 per share, Salesforce is making a bold move at a strategic discount.
