Deal
OPEN TEXT CORP acquires Guidance Software, Inc.
September 2017
Full acquisition
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The deal at a glance
Private-market deal
OPEN TEXT CORP acquires Guidance Software, Inc.
Deal value
approximately $240.5 million
Sector
Forensic Security
Date
September 2017
VectorShift
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OPEN TEXT CORP acquired Guidance Software, Inc. for approximately $240.5 million, a transaction completed in September 2017, structured as all cash.
Guidance Software, Inc. operates in Forensic Security, is based in Pasadena, California, United States. Guidance Software was a leading provider of forensic security solutions, including the EnCase digital forensics and endpoint investigation product family.
On September 14, 2017, we acquired Guidance, a leading provider of forensic security solutions.
Established forensic-security and digital-investigation capabilities. Open Text Security (EnCase)
On September 14, 2017, we acquired Guidance, a leading provider of forensic security solutions, for approximately $240.5 million.
Open Text FY18 10-K, Business description
Advisors not disclosed
No advisory firms have been disclosed for this transaction.