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Open Text Corporation reports news about enterprise data management, secure information management for AI, cloud services and capital allocation. Company updates commonly cover financial results, cloud revenue and annual recurring revenue, sovereign cloud offerings for regulated European organizations, and partnerships that place OpenText products on hyperscaler cloud infrastructure.
OpenText news also includes portfolio actions such as the completed Vertica divestiture, capital allocation through share repurchase authorizations and dividends, leadership changes, and research on AI governance and cybersecurity foundations.
OpenText announces a deepened partnership with Google Cloud to launch OpenText Core Content on Google Cloud, enhancing access to its enterprise productivity suite. This collaboration aims to utilize Google Cloud's capabilities for secure software supply chains and DevOps practices, facilitating low-latency access for distributed teams. The partnership will also explore integrations with Google Workspace, ensuring secure data access and enhancing productivity. This initiative aligns with the shift towards hybrid work environments, addressing organizational needs for technology and information management.
OpenText reported Q2 FY2022 revenues of $876.8 million, up 2.5% year-over-year, with cloud revenues at $364.9 million, an increase of 4.1%. Annual recurring revenues reached $699.8 million, representing 80% of total revenues. GAAP net income was $88.3 million, a 234.9% increase year-over-year. The company also acquired Zix Corporation for $896 million and issued $1.5 billion in senior notes to refinance existing debt. Operating cash flows were $216.6 million, and free cash flows were $206 million.
OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX, TSX: OTEX) announced strategic appointments to enhance its executive leadership. Sandy Ono joins as Chief Marketing Officer, bringing experience from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, while Michael Acedo has been promoted to Chief Legal Officer, previously serving as General Counsel. Doug Parker takes on the role of Executive Vice President, Corporate Development, with over ten years at OpenText. Gordon Davies will retire in September 2022 after 13 years. CEO Mark Barrenechea expressed confidence in the team's capability to drive profitable growth.
OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX, TSX: OTEX) has announced the implementation of its Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) for SAP Solutions by Faurecia, a global leader in automotive technology. This solution enhances financial processes amid pandemic challenges, streamlining document-centric processes and increasing cash visibility. Faurecia digitized 80% of its 2 million annual financial operations, optimizing procurement operations. OpenText's VIM allows companies to ensure accurate and timely payments to vendors, thus improving efficiency and collaboration across the organization.
Open Text Corporation (NASDAQ: OTEX) will announce its second quarter fiscal year 2022 financial results on February 3, 2022, at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET. A teleconference will follow at 5:00 p.m. ET, hosted by CEO Mark J. Barrenechea and CFO Madhu Ranganathan. Investors can join the call at 1-800-319-4610 (toll-free). A replay will be available starting the same day at 7:00 p.m. ET until February 17, 2022. Open Text will also hold a virtual Investor Day on March 1, 2022.
OpenText has successfully acquired Zix Corporation, a leader in SaaS-based email encryption and compliance solutions, for approximately $860 million. Zix will enhance OpenText's distribution capabilities and strengthen its focus on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The acquisition is expected to be accretive to OpenText's organic growth within 12-18 months. Zix reported annual recurring revenues of 90% and the total purchase price translates to about 3.5x TTM revenues as of September 30, 2021. No material revenue or operating expenses from Zix are expected during the holiday season.
OpenText has announced an extension of its tender offer for Zix Corporation (NASDAQ: ZIXI) shares at $8.50 per share until December 22, 2021. This extension allows time for approximately 33.97 million shares already tendered to be delivered. If all conditions are met, about 54.81 million shares (70% of outstanding shares) are expected to be tendered, ensuring the minimum tender condition is satisfied. The closing of the acquisition is anticipated on December 23, 2021. Shareholders who have previously tendered their shares do not need to take further action.
OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX) announced that Legal Aid Western Australia has chosen its Extended ECM platform to streamline information management and enhance collaboration for 400 staff. This migration involves 15 million legal documents, aimed at improving client services and operational efficiency. The platform integrates with existing applications, facilitating secure access to information. User feedback has been positive, emphasizing the system’s ease of use and immediate benefits. This partnership underscores OpenText’s role in digital transformation for legal services.
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OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX) has acquired Bricata, a Maryland-based company specializing in Network Detection & Response (NDR) technology, enhancing its Security & Protection Cloud. This acquisition allows OpenText to analyze network traffic for vulnerabilities, reducing false-positive alerts and improving real-time threat response. The integration of Bricata’s capabilities offers comprehensive visibility for security teams, enabling thorough internal investigations. The financial details regarding the acquisition were not disclosed, as they were deemed immaterial to OpenText's overall finances.