Why Is Braze Stock Surging on Tuesday?
Braze shares surged after Salesforce announced an acquisition offering a roughly 58% premium to the stock’s Friday closing price of $30.04.
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Health care stocks climbed to record highs by midday Tuesday, with defensives and small caps leading a recovery from an early dip.
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Braze shares surged after Salesforce announced an acquisition offering a roughly 58% premium to the stock’s Friday closing price of $30.04.
Salesforce announced it is acquiring Braze for $5.66 billion in an all-cash deal, with Braze shareholders receiving $47.50 per share. Braze stock surged 51.1% on the news, while Salesforce declined slightly as investors assessed the acquisition. The deal is expected to close in Salesforce's fiscal 2028, and Braze's marketing platform will complement Salesforce's existing product suite.
Salesforce to acquire Braze for $5.66B to boost AI marketing and real-time customer engagement. Braze shares jump over 51%.
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