Juniper Networks (JNPR) has officially completed its acquisition by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $14 billion. The deal, which saw Juniper shareholders receive $40.00 per share, marks a significant consolidation in the networking and AI solutions market.The completion follows months of regulatory scrutiny, most notably a lawsuit filed by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on January 30, 2025, seeking to block the merger. This hurdle was cleared on June 28, 2025, when Juniper and HPE announced a settlement with the DOJ. The terms of this agreement were crucial, requiring HPE to divest its global Instant On campus and branch business and to facilitate an auction for the non-exclusive licensing of Juniper’s Mist AIOps source code used in its Wireless LAN (WLAN) products.Juniper Networks, known for its AI-native networking platform, Mist, which is designed to run AI workloads and simplify IT operations, now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of HPE. The integration is expected to bolster HPE’s position in the AI data center, service provider, and cloud segments, offering customers a comprehensive portfolio of secure, AI-native networking solutions.Antonio Neri, President and CEO of HPE, stated, “Our agreement with the DOJ paves the way to close HPE’s acquisition of Juniper Networks and preserves the intended benefits of this deal for our customers and shareholders, while creating greater competition in the global networking market.” He emphasized that the combination of HPE Aruba Networking and Juniper Networks will provide a modern network architecture alternative. Juniper CEO Rami Rahim echoed this sentiment, highlighting the creation of “a complete portfolio of modern, secure networking solutions to connect their organizations and provide essential foundations for hybrid cloud and AI.”Concurrently with the merger, Juniper Networks repaid and terminated its credit agreement dated June 15, 2023. Additionally, all existing directors, including Anne DelSanto, Kevin DeNuccio, James Dolce, Steven Fernandez, Christine Gorjanc, Janet Haugen, Scott Kriens, Rahul Merchant, Rami Rahim, and William Stensrud, resigned from Juniper’s board. Jonathan Sturz and Jeremy K. Cox, previously directors of Merger Sub, were appointed as the new directors. Juniper’s common stock ceased trading on the New York Stock Exchange and will be delisted., 2025 Conservation Awards - Rocky Mountain Juniper Award - Allan Reid Watch on The DOUGLAS FIR AWARD recognizes an organization that is an outstanding partner advancing conservation in Jefferson County. Meet this year’s nominee., Juniper Networks has completed its approximately $14 billion all-cash acquisition by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, with shareholders receiving $40.00 per share, following a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice that resolved antitrust concerns. The agreement required HPE to divest its Instant On business and Juniper to license its Mist AIOps source code, paving the way for the combined .