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OPEN TEXT CORP 8-K

Accession 0001002638-26-000003

$OTEXCIK 0001002638operating

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Jan 11, 7:00 PM ET

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Jan 12, 2:08 PM ET

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Open Text Corp Announces Sale of eDOCS to NetDocuments for $163M

What Happened
Open Text Corporation (OTEX) announced on January 12, 2026 that it has successfully completed the divestiture of eDOCS, an on‑premise solution from its Analytics portfolio, to NetDocuments Software, Inc. The company received US$163 million in cash before taxes, fees and other adjustments. The announcement was made via a press release attached to the 8‑K (Exhibit 99.1).

Key Details

  • Transaction: Sale of eDOCS (on‑premise solution) from Open Text’s Analytics portfolio.
  • Buyer: NetDocuments Software, Inc.
  • Consideration: US$163 million in cash (before taxes, fees and other adjustments).
  • Filing: 8‑K filed January 12, 2026; press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Why It Matters
This transaction converts a software asset into immediate cash proceeds, which may affect Open Text’s cash position and the composition of its Analytics offerings. For investors, the sale signals Open Text is divesting an on‑premise product—potentially aligning its portfolio or capital allocation strategy—while providing a known cash amount (subject to adjustments) that the company can use for debt reduction, reinvestment, or other corporate purposes. The 8‑K discloses the completion and price but does not provide further financial impact details; investors should watch future reports for how proceeds are recorded and any related charges.