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An operating expense is an expense a business incurs through its normal business operations. Often abbreviated as OPEX.

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Shares outstanding refer to a company's stock currently held by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders.

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Heroku is a cloud platform as a service supporting several programming languages that is used as a web application deployment model. Heroku, one of the first cloud platforms, has been in development since June 2007, when it supported only the Ruby programming language, but now supports Java, Node.js, Scala, Clojure, Python, PHP, and Go. For this reason, Heroku is said to be a polyglot platform as it lets the developer build, run and scale applications in a similar manner across all the languages.

Heroku

Quip is a collaborative productivity software suite for mobile and the Web. It allows groups of people to create and edit documents and spreadsheets as a group, typically for business purposes.

Quip

Demandware is a software technology company headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, providing a cloud-based e-commerce platform and related services for retailers and brand manufacturers around the world. In 2016, Demandware was acquired by Salesforce for $2.8B.

Demandware

Work.com (Formerly Rypple) is a social performance management platform that helps managers and employees improve work performance through continuous coaching, real-time feedback, and recognition. It is marketed as a solution for sales performance, customer service, marketing, and as a service that can be employed by human resource departments.

Work.com

Slack Technologies, Inc.—acquired by Salesforce ($CRM) for $27.7B in July 2021—is a messaging platform businesses. Per the terms of the deal, Slack shareholders received $26.79 in cash and 0.0776 shares of Salesforce for each share owned. See the $CRM stock page for updates on Slack as a subsidiary of Salesforce.
Slack was founded by Daniel Stewart Butterfield, Bradley J. Horowitz, Eric Costello, Callum James Henderson-Begg, and Serguei Mourachov in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Slack Technologies

Salesforce, Inc. engages in the design and development of cloud-based enterprise software for customer relationship management. Its solutions include sales force automation, customer service and support, marketing automation, digital commerce, community management, collaboration, industry-specific solutions, and salesforce platform. The firm also provides guidance, support, training, and advisory services. The company was founded by Marc Russell Benioff and Parker Harris in 1999 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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CRM exceeds Q1 targets, focuses on AI innovation and profitability

CRM's Q1 earnings call highlighted its strong performance and focus on AI innovation, productivity, and profitability. While facing challenges in certain segments, the company is leveraging opportunities in AI strategy and generative AI to drive value for customers. The focus on profitability and long-term efficiency gains reflects the company's commitment to sustainable growth.

Salesforce reports strong Q2 results, raises fiscal '24 revenue guidance

Salesforce's Q2 performance reflects strong revenue growth, margin acceleration, and a focus on AI and data. The company is navigating challenges related to professional services headwinds and anticipated cash tax increases. Opportunities lie in multi-cloud expansion, international acceleration, and leveraging AI for growth.

Salesforce exceeds Q3 revenue expectations, focuses on AI and Data Cloud

Salesforce's Q3 earnings call showcased robust financial performance, driven by strong revenue growth and margin expansion. The company's strategic focus on AI, Data Cloud, and trust revolution positions it well for future growth, despite challenges from transactional business and potential optimizations in SaaS licenses. Overall, Salesforce is optimistic about the opportunities presented by new technologies and pricing changes.

Salesforce surpasses revenue targets, aims for 27% margin growth

Salesforce's Q4 performance exceeded expectations, driven by MuleSoft and Tableau success, aiming for a 27% non-GAAP operating margin in fiscal '24.
The company is committed to profitability, customer success, and transforming for growth, with a focus on efficiency and margin enhancement.
Challenges include economic headwinds, balancing profitability with growth, and operational execution of margin optimization initiatives.
Opportunities include achieving margin targets, share repurchase plans, and leveraging mentorship for further growth and efficiency.

Salesforce exceeds margin targets, focuses on generative AI growth

Salesforce delivered strong Q1 results, exceeding margin targets and showcasing revenue growth, with a focus on generative AI and customer-centric strategies.
Challenges in professional services and certain sectors were noted, while opportunities lie in AI investments, customer productivity enhancements, and data protection.
The company's long-term strategies align with generative AI advancements, aiming to drive profitability improvements and efficiency gains through innovative approaches.
Despite regional revenue variations, Salesforce remains focused on driving sales productivity, upmarket sales, and transformative AI solutions for future growth and success.

Salesforce reports robust Q2 earnings, focuses on AI transformation

Salesforce's Q2 performance reflects strong financial results, margin growth, and strategic focus on AI and customer success. While facing challenges from restructuring and cash taxes, the company's disciplined approach and market leadership position it well for future growth and innovation.

Salesforce excels in Q3 with strong growth and margin expansion

Salesforce's Q3 performance showcased strong growth, margin expansion, and operational excellence, driven by successful initiatives and strategic investments. While facing challenges in transactional business and pricing changes, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities in AI, Data Cloud, and customer value.

Salesforce reports stellar Q4 performance, eyes AI transformation opportunities

Salesforce's Q4 2024 earnings call showcased robust financial performance, strong international growth, and a focus on AI innovation and customer value.
Challenges include optimizing professional services revenue, navigating pricing changes, and ensuring smooth AI adoption for sustained growth.
Opportunities lie in leveraging Data Cloud and AI demand, guiding industry AI transformation, and expanding revenue streams through product integration and market reach.
Overall, Salesforce's strategic focus on profitable growth, customer-centric innovation, and financial stability positions the company for continued success in FY '25.

Salesforce reports solid Q1 growth, focuses on AI and data

Salesforce's Q1 performance showed revenue growth and margin improvement, with strong international expansion.
Data Cloud business and strategic partnerships are driving growth, while challenges include deal cycles and economic impacts.
Opportunities lie in AI transformation, customer automation, and diverse pricing models to enhance competitiveness.
Overall, Salesforce's focus on innovation and customer-centric solutions positions it well for future growth and success.

Salesforce reports strong Q2 results, eyes growth with Agentforce

Salesforce's Q2 performance reflects solid revenue growth and product innovation with Agentforce. Financial outlook for fiscal year '25 is positive, with raised margin and cash flow guidance. Challenges include achieving double-digit growth and managing the CFO transition, while opportunities lie in AI, innovation, and customer success.

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Slack

Salesforce is reportedly in late-stage acquisition talks with Slack Technologies, per The Wall Street Journal. The two companies are said to be nearing final terms and could report a deal as soon as today when Salesforce reports earnings for its fiscal quarter that ended in October.

A Slack tie-up would be Salesforce's biggest-ever acquisition

The acquirer will apparently pay a premium for the corporate communications software provider's shares.

Salesforce.com Deal to Buy Slack Reportedly to Be Announced on Tuesday

Salesforce has long been trying to expand its reach in customer organizations. Owning Slack would finally make that happen.

Slack could quickly become Salesforce's golden goose

Slack stock rose on a report Salesforce will announce its acquisition of the software maker late Tuesday. Salesforce stock fell amid views that the deal will require a large equity component.

Slack Stock Gains As Street Wonders How Salesforce Will Pay For It

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Market watchers are expecting Salesforce to announce a deal to buy business communication platform Slack after market close on Tuesday (Dec. 1), according to CNBC. Sources told CNBC they expect the deal to be half cash, half stock, and that it will price Slack at a premium.

Salesforce Expected To Announce Slack Acquisition Deal Tuesday

Salesforce will need to add businesses if it truly seeks to increase its competitiveness as an enterprise platform.

Salesforce's acquisition of Slack could be the first in a string of several deals to remodel itself

Slack could gain new inroads to enterprise customers, and access to additional sales and marketing horsepower, if reports of its impending acquisition by Salesforce come to fruition.

Slack deal would pit Salesforce against Microsoft, with Tableau acquisition as a potential blueprint

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An analyst became more optimistic on Apple's 5G prospects, and Salesforce stock headed lower as its rumored acquisition of Slack appears to be imminent.

Dow Jones Tumbles as Apple Stock Rises on Price Target Bump, Salesforce Stock Slumps on Expected Slack Acquisition

Slack Technologies Inc. (NYSE: WORK) hit an all-time high on Monday on the expectation of an announcement that Salesforce.com Inc.

What Could Be in the Works for a Salesforce Acquisition of Slack

Finally, investors were justified in holding onto WORK stock. However, it's still a question what the proposed deal will mean for CRM stock?

Slack Just Got a Lifeline from Salesforce Buyout Talks

The rumors ignited last Thursday that Salesforce had interest in Slack. This morning, CNBC is reporting the deal is all but done and will be announced tomorrow.

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Slack rallied as much as 7% on Monday after CNBC reported Salesforce's acquisition of the company will be announced after markets close on Tuesday. Salesforce's takeover will price the workplace-communications company at a premium to its current share price and consist of a half-stock, half-cash deal, according to the report. Slack surged last week on initial reports of the deal. A premium stands to lift shares even higher.

Slack surges 7% on report that Salesforce takeover will be announced Tuesday afternoon at a premium

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The deal is expected to be about half cash and half stock, the sources said, and will price Slack at a premium to its current price.

Salesforce deal to buy Slack expected to be announced tomorrow after market close

Salesforce (CRM) reports third quarter earnings after Tuesday's close, with adverse relative strength cycles likely to limit buying interest.

Salesforce (CRM) Heads Up a Light Reporting Week

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Salesforce's (CRM) third-quarter fiscal 2021 results are likely to reflect gains from higher adoption of the company's cloud offerings, aided by expansion of its partner ecosystem.

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Shares of Slack Technologies Inc (NYSE: WORK) skyrocketed higher by nearly 40% on Wednesday after media outlets reported that industry titan Salesforce.com, inc. (NYSE: CRM) is in talks to acquire the software-as-a-service business and workplace communication tool.

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Big software acquirers have been quiet this year as hefty market multiples among cloud providers made deals too expensive.

Salesforce buying Slack would mark the first big software deal in a boom year for the cloud

Salesforce has held talks to buy Slack, according to a Wall Street Journal report earlier this week, and if a deal goes through, it would be Salesforce's largest acquisition ever, given Slack's $17 billion market cap. The potential for a purchase of that size has industry watchers thinking about what could come next and analysts and experts expect more M&A in the cloud software space in the coming year. 

Consolidation is coming to the cloud software market, analysts say, and Salesforce's reported interest in buying Slack is the latest sign

Salesforce (CRM) shares are down 11% from their early September highs heading into the release of the company's third quarter fiscal 2021 financial results on Tuesday, December 1.

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