Red Hat — Merger or Acquisition (October 2018)
13 slides from Red Hat's merger presentation, Oct 30, 2018
Slide 1: IBM and Red Hat to Combine to Create Leading Hybrid / Multi-cloud Provider
IBM and Red Hat to Combine to Create Leading Hybrid / Multi-cloud Provider The following presentation by Red Hat, Inc. was provided to certain employee groups:
Slide 2: Advancing Red Hat's Hybrid Cloud Leadership
Accelerate the expansion of Red Hat's leading open source portfolio Maintain Red Hat commitment to open source and accelerate the impact of open source as the foundation of digital transformation strategies Operate as a independent, distinct unit and preserve our unique culture Provide significant c
Slide 3: IBM is an ideal teammate to support Red Hat's future
IBM is an ideal teammate to support Red Hat's future One of the most storied technology companies in the world with an unparalleled track-record of innovation IBM offers complementary hardware and serves as a champion of open source technology IBM and Red Hat will continue to collaborate for the suc
Slide 4: Strategic Rationale
Strategic Rationale Combination of Red Hat's leading solutions with IBM’s broad enterprise offerings will create a complete end-to-end enterprise solutions portfolio in hybrid cloud - spanning all footprints from physical, virtual, private to multi-public clouds. Transaction Consideration Financing
Slide 5: Accelerates Expansion of Red Hat's Leading Open Source Portfolio
Expect to leverage IBM’s scale and resources to enhance the development and continued improvement of: Hybrid cloud infrastructure Cloud native app development Management and automation solutions Accelerates Expansion of Red Hat's Leading Open Source Portfolio IBM has been a long-time supporter of Li
Slide 6: Committed to Open Source Innovation
Committed to Open Source Innovation IBM has been a long-time supporter of the Linux and open source community through its investments in Linux and Linux on Power Combination accelerates Red Hat's open hybrid cloud strategy IBM and Red Hat remain dedicated to working with developers to continue leadi
Slide 7: Red Hat Will Operate as a Distinct Unit of IBM
Red Hat WILL OPERATE AS A DISTINCT UNIT OF IBM Maintain same operating structure with the additional resources and scale of IBM to enhance innovation IBM understands the value that the Red Hat's team brings and the engine of innovation and success IBM INTENDS TO KEEP WHAT MAKES US GREAT Our leadersh
Slide 8: What This Means For Associates
IBM is committed to keeping the talented Red Hat team in place Additional opportunities for growth as part of a larger organization Red Hat associates are essential to continued success Red Hat associates can stay focused on winning and delivering industry leading innovation What This Means For Asso
Slide 9: What Comes Next
Transaction expected to close in the second half of 2019 subject to Red Hat shareholder approval and other customary closing conditions Any third party inquiries received should be sent to Stephanie Wonderlick, swonderl@redhat.com, +1 571-421-8169 What Comes Next
Slide 10: Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed merger, Red Hat, Inc. (the “Company”) intends to file relevant materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including a preliminary proxy statement on Schedule 14A. Following the filing of the definitive proxy statement with the SEC, the Company
Slide 11: Participants in the Merger Solicitation
Participants in the Merger Solicitation This document does not constitute a solicitation of proxy, an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prio
Slide 12: Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This document may include “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, statements relating to the completion of the merger. In this context, forward-lo
Slide 13: Thank You
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