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HPE gains approval to acquire Juniper Networks

PUBLIC · HPEAug 14, 2026about 21 hours ago

Acquiring Company

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Acquired Company

Juniper Networks

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Description

A US judge has approved Hewlett Packard Enterprise's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks despite concerns over competition. The ruling concludes a controversial antitrust case and allows HPE to proceed with the takeover. Violations of transparency rules were noted, but the deal was still approved. The Justice Department worked towards a settlement after initially challenging the merger.

Company Information

Company

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Location

Houston, Texas, United States

About

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) is the global edge-to-cloud company that helps organizations accelerate outcomes by unlocking value from all of their data, everywhere. Built on decades of reimagining the future and innovating to advance the way people live and work, HPE delivers unique, open and intelligent technology solutions delivered as a service – spanning Compute, Storage, Software, Intelligent Edge, High Performance Computing and Mission Critical Solutions – with a consistent experience across all clouds and edges, designed to help customers develop new business models, engage in new ways, and increase operational performance. For more information, visit: www.hpe.com. This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, the results of HPE and its consolidated subsidiaries could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, any statements regarding the expected benefits and costs of the transaction contemplated by this document, including enhanced opportunities for growth, the delivery of customer benefits and the realization of synergies and other economic benefits; projections of revenue, expenses, net earnings, operating profit, cash flows, or other financial items; any statements concerning the expected development, performance, market share or competitive performance relating to products or services; any statements regarding current or future macroeconomic trends or events and the impact of those trends and events on HPE and its financial performance; any statements of expectation or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include the possibility that expected benefits may not materialize as expected; that the parties are unable to successfully implement integration strategies; and other risks that are described in HPE’s SEC reports, including but not limited to the risks described in HPE’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2020 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. HPE assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired Juniper Networks?

Juniper Networks was acquired by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, based in Houston. The deal was reported on August 14, 2026. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) is the global edge-to-cloud company that helps organizations accelerate outcomes by unlocking value from all of their data, everywhere. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is publicly traded (HPE) and operates in Other.

When did Hewlett Packard Enterprise acquire Juniper Networks?

Hewlett Packard Enterprise's acquisition of Juniper Networks was reported on August 14, 2026. A US judge has approved Hewlett Packard Enterprise's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks despite concerns over competition. The ruling concludes a controversial antitrust case and allows HPE to proceed with the takeover. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Juniper Networks do?

Juniper Networks is dedicated to dramatically simplifying network operations and driving superior experiences for end users. Our solutions deliver industry-leading insight, automation, security, and AI to drive real business results. It is privately held, operating in Software.

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