National Instruments Corp. (NATI), a Texas-based software provider, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OptimalPlus Ltd., a global data analytics software company, in a deal valued at ...

In a nutshell, NI operates in some desirable industrial end markets, but its margins lag behind its peers. As such, an acquirer could add value by improving NI's operational performance while gaining ...

National Instruments (NATI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.62 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.55 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.41 per share a year ago. These ...

After reviewing wide-moat rated Emerson’s EMR presentation on the National Instruments NATI acquisition, we reduce our fair value estimate to $103 from $105. Emerson’s proposed NI deal undoubtedly ...

As a tech analyst, I cover a whole range of topics relating to the tech industry. Oftentimes it’s the latest product and service announcements, but I also like to cover the “softer” stuff, such as ...

Last Tuesday, National Instruments announced its intent to acquire the Israeli data analytics startup OptimalPlus for $365 million. The two companies share many of the same enterprise-level customers ...

We raise our fair value estimate for narrow-moat National Instruments NATI to $60 per share from $48 to reflect an agreement to be acquired by wide-moat Emerson EMR. We assign a 100% probability to ...

Update 5:55pm: Adds dividend details from merger agreement. "With this expansion into test and measurement, Emerson will enhance its automation capabilities and gain a broader set of customers that ...

This morning, National Instruments rival Emerson Electric (NYSE: EMR) announced it has signed a "definitive agreement" to acquire National Instruments for $60 per share in cash -- or $8.2 billion in ...

Kathleen Marshall has over 25 years of writing and editing experience. She is a member of the Blockchain Council and is a certified cryptocurrency expert. Emerson (EMR) will buy National Instruments ...

Global automation giant Emerson Electric has lost its patience in its months-long pursuit of National Instruments Corp., another massive multinational industrial company. Emerson’s headquarters in St.