Ibm Buys Kenexa -

: IBM paid $46 per share in cash, a 42% premium over Kenexa's closing price before the announcement.

In a major move to dominate the "social business" and human resources sectors, IBM has completed its acquisition of Kenexa for approximately . This strategic deal integrates Kenexa’s cloud-based talent management solutions into IBM’s massive software and services portfolio. Key Highlights of the Acquisition ibm buys kenexa

: This move directly counters similar acquisitions by rivals; SAP recently bought SuccessFactors and Oracle purchased Taleo to gain a foothold in the cloud HR market. What This Means for the Industry IBM to Acquire Kenexa - HRO Today : IBM paid $46 per share in cash,