About This Deal

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)

Deal Terms

Acquirer
OPEN TEXT CORP
Target
Guidance Software, Inc.
Value
approximately $240.5 million
Date
September 2017
Type
Full acquisition
Status
Ready

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Pasadena, California, United States
Segment
Forensic Security
Structure
all cash
Closed
September 14, 2017

In Their Words

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

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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