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OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX) completes $163M eDOCS divestiture to NetDocuments

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Open Text Corporation reported that it has completed the divestiture of its on-premise eDOCS solution, part of its Analytics portfolio, to NetDocuments Software, Inc. for US$163 million in cash before taxes, fees and other adjustments. This transaction moves eDOCS out of OpenText’s product suite and brings in cash proceeds from the sale. The company also attached the related press release as an exhibit, providing additional detail on the divestiture.

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OpenText converts a non-core on-premise solution into $163M cash.

Open Text Corporation has closed the sale of its on-premise eDOCS solution, part of its Analytics portfolio, to NetDocuments Software, Inc. for US$163 million in cash before taxes, fees and other adjustments. This removes eDOCS from OpenText’s product lineup and crystallizes its value as a discrete asset.

The divestiture shows a willingness to reshape the portfolio by selling an on-premise offering, which can differ strategically from cloud-based products. The filing does not discuss how the cash will be used, so the eventual impact depends on future capital allocation decisions such as debt reduction, investment, or returns to shareholders disclosed elsewhere.

Because the transaction is completed as of January 12, 2026, investors can treat the US$163 million consideration and the loss of eDOCS as current factors in assessing OpenText’s mix of products and financial flexibility, with further context likely provided in subsequent periodic reports.

Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
______________________
FORM 8-K
______________________

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 12, 2026
______________________
Open Text Corporation
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
______________________
Canada0-2754498-0154400
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)		(Commission
File Number)		(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
275 Frank Tompa Drive, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 0A1
(Address of principal executive offices)
(519) 888-7111
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
______________________

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class 
Trading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock without par valueOTEXNASDAQ Global Select Market
  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐


Item 8.01.    Other Events.
On January 12, 2026, Open Text Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release that it has successfully completed the divestiture of an on-premise solution, eDOCS, a part of its Analytics portfolio, to NetDocuments Software, Inc., for US$163 million in cash before taxes, fees and other adjustments. A copy of the press release issued by the Company on January 12, 2026 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d)    Exhibits
Exhibit No. 
Description
99.1
Press Release issued by Open Text Corporation on January 12, 2026.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).




SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 

  OPEN TEXT CORPORATION
January 12, 2026
 By:/s/ Michael F. Acedo
   Michael F. Acedo
EVP, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary


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FAQ

What transaction did Open Text Corporation (OTEX) disclose in this 8-K?

Open Text Corporation disclosed that it has successfully completed the divestiture of its on-premise eDOCS solution, part of its Analytics portfolio, to NetDocuments Software, Inc.

How much cash is Open Text Corporation (OTEX) receiving for the eDOCS divestiture?

OpenText is receiving US$163 million in cash before taxes, fees and other adjustments from the sale of its eDOCS on-premise solution to NetDocuments Software, Inc.

What is eDOCS and how was it positioned within Open Text Corporation (OTEX)?

eDOCS is described as an on-premise solution that formed part of OpenText’s Analytics portfolio before being divested to NetDocuments Software, Inc.

When did Open Text Corporation (OTEX) complete the sale of eDOCS?

OpenText stated that on January 12, 2026, it issued a press release announcing that it had successfully completed the divestiture of eDOCS.

Where can investors find more details about Open Text Corporation’s eDOCS sale?

More details are provided in the press release dated January 12, 2026, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the report.

Does this 8-K from Open Text Corporation (OTEX) include financial statements?

The report lists Exhibit 99.1 as a press release and Exhibit 104 as the cover page interactive data file; it does not list separate financial statements under Item 9.01.