Oracle oks buying BEA Systems for $8.5 billion
Oracle Corp., the world's third-biggest softwaremaker, agreed to buy BEA Systems Inc. for $8.5 billion in cash after a three-month fight, capitulating to the board's demands for a higher price.
Business software maker BEA Systems has agreed to be acquired by Oracle for $8.5 billion, a 14% premium to its first offer, the companies said Wednesday.