Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has issued about $2.6 billion in bonds to refinance debt tied to its $14 billion Juniper Networks takeover. But the financing move comes under a cloud of controversy. The DOJ initially sued to block the merger, warning it would create a near-duopoly with Cisco. Months later, the agency reversed course—after reported pressure from U.S. intelligence and the Trump White House, which argued the deal was vital to counter China’s Huawei.
The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty, or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action based on the content on our site.