HPE Cleared for $14bn Juniper Acquisition After Settling with DoJ

Deal News | Jun 30, 2025 | EIN

HPE Cleared for $14bn Juniper Acquisition After Settling with DoJ

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has reached a conditional agreement with the US Department of Justice (DoJ) to proceed with its planned $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks. The DoJ had initially attempted to block the deal on antitrust grounds, citing concerns over the impact on US enterprise-grade wireless LAN market competition. However, the agreement requires HPE to sell its Instant On wireless LAN networking unit from the Aruba Networking division and license certain software assets to competitors, including the AI Ops for Mist source code. This settlement, subject to court approval, paves the way for a merger that is expected to significantly enhance HPE's networking capabilities, particularly in the AI and hybrid cloud sectors. Following the agreement, HPE is under pressure to find a suitable buyer for the divested assets within 180 days. The acquisition anticipated to elevate HPE's competitive edge in AI-native networking and data centers is likely to influence stock prices positively.

Sectors

  • Technology
  • Telecommunications

Geography

  • United States – The acquisition involves US-based companies HPE and Juniper Networks and is regulated by the US Department of Justice.
  • European Union – The European Commission has already given unconditional approval for HPE's acquisition of Juniper Networks, impacting the global market.

Industry

  • Technology – The article discusses the acquisition of Juniper Networks by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, both operating in the technology sector with a focus on networking and AI-driven solutions.
  • Telecommunications – Juniper Networks and HPE's Aruba division are key players in wireless LAN networking solutions, impacting the telecommunications industry.

Financials

  • $14 billion – The acquisition deal price for HPE to purchase Juniper Networks.
  • $40 per share – The offer price made by HPE for each Juniper Networks share.
  • $36.82 – Juniper Networks' share price on the NYSE at the end of the previous week before the agreement.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)Bidding CompanyCompanyHPE is acquiring Juniper Networks to enhance its networking capabilities and align with AI and hybrid cloud trends.
Juniper NetworksTarget CompanyCompanyJuniper Networks is a provider of networking technology, including enterprise-grade wireless LAN solutions.
US Department of Justice (DoJ)RegulatorGovernmentThe DoJ initially blocked the deal due to antitrust concerns but later approved it after HPE agreed to certain conditions.
European Commission (EC)RegulatorGovernmentThe EC granted unconditional approval for the acquisition.