Qualtrics float would be 'win-win' proposition, SAP CEO says
Reuters
Published Jul 27, 2020 06:23
BERLIN (Reuters) - SAP's plans to float online sentiment tracking business Qualtrics would be a "win-win" proposition, CEO Christian Klein said on Monday, as the business software group confirmed its second quarter results and guidance.
SAP would retain a controlling stake in Qualtrics, which will remain an integral part of its "Intelligent Enterprise" strategy, Klein said. "We are in it for the long run," he told reporters on a conference call.
Chief Financial Officer Luka Mucic said details were still to be worked out, noting it was typical for stock market offerings of tech companies to comprise a stake of 10%-15%.
The goal, Mucic added, would be to capitalise Qualtrics properly while giving SAP greater latitude to invest in developing its own business or make smaller "tuck-in" acquisitions.
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