Salesforce announced on Tuesday that it is buying data-management software firm Informatica in a deal valued at $8 billion. Under the agreement, Salesforce will acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of Informatica that it does not already own. Informatica's shareholders will receive $25 in cash per share, the companies said. The transaction, which has been approved by the boards of directors of both Salesforce and Informatica, is expected to close in fiscal year 2027. Salesforce shares rose Tuesday ...

Core Insights - Dayforce, Inc. reported strong financial results for Q1 2025, with total revenue of $481.8 million, representing an increase of 11.7% year-over-year, or 13.6% on a constant currency basis [6][9] - The company's recurring revenue, excluding float, was $323.1 million, up 14.4% year-over-year, or 15.9% on a constant currency basis [6][29] - Dayforce's net income for the quarter was $14.9 million, compared to $7.1 million in the previous year, reflecting a net profit margin increase to 3.1% from 1.6% [6][23] Financial Performance - Total revenue of $481.8 million, up 11.7%, or 13.6% on a constant currency basis [6][29] - Recurring revenue, excluding float, was $323.1 million, an increase of 14.4%, or 15.9% on a constant currency basis [6][29] - Operating profit was $31.0 million, down from $40.7 million, while adjusted operating profit rose to $132.3 million from $109.1 million [6][23] - Adjusted EBITDA was $156.7 million, compared to $129.9 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 32.5% [6][23] Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns - Net cash provided by operating activities was $49.6 million, significantly up from $9.1 million in the prior year [6][25] - Free cash flow for the quarter was $19.5 million, compared to a negative $18.8 million in the previous year [6][39] - The company repurchased approximately $30 million worth of shares during the quarter under its $500 million repurchase program, returning over $66 million of capital to stockholders to date [3][6] Customer Growth and Market Position - As of March 31, 2025, Dayforce had 6,929 customers live on its platform, a 5.4% increase year-over-year [6][29] - Dayforce recurring revenue per customer was $167,600 for the trailing twelve months, an increase of 11.5% [6][29] - The company announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft, making its platform available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace [12] Business Outlook - Dayforce provided guidance for Q2 2025, projecting total revenue of $454 million to $460 million, and full-year revenue of $1,929 million to $1,944 million [13][14] - The company anticipates continued growth in recurring revenue, with expectations of an increase of approximately 12.1% to 13.1% on a GAAP basis for the full year [13][14]