Open Text Corporation Acquires Guidance Software

July 26, 2017

Cleary Gottlieb is representing OpenText Corporation in its acquisition of Guidance Software, Inc. for a total equity value of approximately $240 million in cash.

The transaction, which was announced on July 26, 2017, is structured as a tender offer to be followed by a second-step merger.

OpenText, a Canadian corporation, is a global leader in enterprise information management. Guidance is a global provider of digital investigative solutions.