Pivotal In Discussions With VMware Regarding Potential Business Combination

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#earnings–Pivotal Software, Inc. (NYSE: PVTL), a leading cloud-native platform provider, confirms that, through a Special Committee of its Board of Directors, it is in discussions with VMware, Inc. (“VMware”) regarding a potential business combination, and we are proceeding to negotiate definitive agreements with regards to a transaction in which VMware would acquire all of the outstanding shares of Class A common stock of Pivotal for cash at a per share price equal to $15.00. However, a definitive agreement between Pivotal and VMware has not been executed. There can be no assurances that a definitive agreement will be executed between the parties. The foregoing information is being provided solely to acknowledge the public announcement on Schedule 13D/A filed by Dell Technologies Inc., Pivotal’s and VMware’s controlling stockholder. Pivotal does not intend to provide any further information as to developments, if any, in its discussions with VMware regarding a business combination unless and until a definitive agreement is executed.

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