With this strategic action, we will set both companies on a shared path of accelerated innovation and
increased value. By combining the breadth, global scale, and infrastructure of Microsofts world-class Intelligent Cloud and Intelligent Edge platforms with our unparalleled industry expertise and deeply vertical solutions, we will further
accelerate the development of our cutting-edge portfolio to deliver even faster and better outcomes for our customers. Notably:
In Healthcare, we
will continue to solve for the industrys most pressing challenges by applying the latest advancements in AI to transform global healthcare delivery for a more sustainable future. Working together, we will continue to advance the state-of-the-art in conversational AI and cloud technologies to create more personal, affordable, effective, and accessible
care while improving the patient experience and the day-to-day life of frontline healthcare workers everywhereand empowering our EHR and extended partner ecosystem
to do the same.
In Enterprise, we will continue to fundamentally change the future of work through digital transformation, as nearly every industry is
leveraging digital platforms with critical cloud infrastructure and security to conduct business. Microsofts resources and global scale will allow us to accelerate our cloud strategy both domestically and internationally, and our
technology complements their intelligent engagement portfolio, as our IVR, virtual assistants, digital messaging, biometric solutions, and vertical expertise will help produce even better business outcomes for our customers.
Microsoft has made it very clear that they value our employees and the work we do, and that they want to preserve the growth and value that we bring as an
organization. At the time of close, the Executive Team, and our respective organizations and teams, will become part of Microsofts Cloud and AI Group, and I will report directly to Scott Guthrie, who is the Executive Vice President of
Cloud and AI.
Well have an All Hands today at 12:00 p.m. ET where Satya and I will talk about the incredible opportunities and future ahead of
us. Later today, he and I will be speaking with investors, as well as some financial media, about our joint announcement and, in the hours and days ahead, well be reaching out to our customers and partners to share this exciting news with
them.
I know you have a lot of questions, and this FAQ hopefully addresses many of them. Please keep in mind that while today we signed the
agreement with Microsoft, the transaction is intended to close by the end of this calendar year, and is subject to approval by our shareholders and the satisfaction of certain regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Until
then, Nuance and Microsoft remain separate companies, and so it is critical that we stay focused on conducting business as usual, meeting our deliverables, and going above and beyond for our customers. As always, we will continue to keep you
updated on our progress in the weeks and months ahead.
This is an incredible opportunity for both Nuance and Microsoft, and I can tell you they are as
excited as we are to work together to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. I know I speak for the entire Executive Team when I say we are very excited to continue leading our business forward on our
future path!!
Please continue to stay safe, and Ill talk to you all soon.
With care and love,
MarkB, Beth, Dan, Diana, David, Joe, Mark,
Pete, Rob, Robert, and Wendy