HPE Finalizes $14B Acquisition Deal with DOJ Approval

Deal News | Jun 30, 2025 | EIN

HPE Finalizes $14B Acquisition Deal with DOJ Approval

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Juniper Networks have achieved a significant milestone by reaching an agreement with the Department of Justice (DOJ), allowing HPE to proceed with its $14 billion acquisition of Juniper. This accord resolves DOJ's antitrust challenges and ensures the preservation of the deal's benefits for both shareholders and customers. The acquisition is projected to enhance competitive dynamics within the global networking market, particularly with an emphasis on AI-integrated networking solutions. HPE intends to synergize Juniper’s networking capabilities in its broader strategy to strengthen its footprint in the AI-driven data center and cloud service domains. Under the agreement, HPE is mandated to sell its global Instant On campus and branch WLAN business within 180 days and provide licensing opportunities for Juniper’s AI Ops for Mist to independent competitors. Juniper CEO Rami Rahim is poised to oversee the combined operations, reporting directly to HPE CEO Antonio Neri once the merger is concluded.

Sectors

  • Technology
  • Telecommunications
  • Cloud Computing

Geography

  • United States – The deal involves major U.S. technology companies and was under scrutiny by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Industry

  • Technology – The overarching industry of both Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper Networks falls under technology, focusing on networking solutions and AI advancements.
  • Telecommunications – Both companies are prominent players in the WLAN technology space, which forms part of the telecommunications industry.
  • Cloud Computing – HPE and Juniper's focus on cloud and hybrid solutions ties them to the cloud computing sector, aiming to leverage AI in this space.

Financials

  • $14 billion – The acquisition deal value for HPE to acquire Juniper Networks.
  • $40 per share – The price per share at which HPE agreed to purchase Juniper Networks.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)Acquiring CompanyCompanyHPE is a global enterprise information technology company aiming to expand its networking capabilities through the acquisition.
Juniper NetworksTarget CompanyCompanyA major player in the networking products sector, Juniper is the acquisition target of HPE.
Department of Justice (DOJ)Regulatory BodyGovernmentThe DOJ reviewed the HPE-Juniper deal for antitrust concerns and reached a settlement to approve it.
Antonio NeriCEO of HPEPersonHe is the President and CEO of HPE and is overseeing the acquisition process.
Rami RahimCEO of Juniper NetworksPersonHe is the current CEO of Juniper Networks and will oversee the combined networking business after the acquisition.