IBM Announces Intent to Acquire HashiCorp and Reports First-Quarter 2024 Results

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for $35 per share in cash, aiming to create a comprehensive hybrid cloud platform for the AI era. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2024, pending shareholder approval and regulatory conditions. IBM reported first-quarter 2024 revenue of $14.5 billion, a 1% increase year-over-year, with strong growth in software revenue and operating margins. The company also highlighted its solid cash generation and increased productivity.

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