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Demand for Global Microalgae Market Size & Share Worth USD 18.3 Billion by 2028, Exhibit a CAGR of 8.2% Growth | Microalgae Industry Trends, Value, Analysis & Forecast Exclusive Insight Report by Facts & Factors

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NEW YORK, United States, May 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Facts and Factors has published a new research report titled “Microalgae Market By Type of Species (Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae, Dunaliella, Chlorella, and Spirulina), By Application (Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, Food/Feed, Dietary Supplements, and Others), and By Region-Global and Regional Industry Trends, Competitive Intelligence, Analysis of Data, Statistical Data, and Forecast 2022-2028” in its research database.

“According to the latest research study, the demand of global Microalgae Market size & share was witnessed USD 10.2 billion in 2021and it is expected to surpass around USD 18.3 billion Mark, by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 8.2% during the forecast period 2022 to 2028.”

What is Microalgae? How big is the Microalgae Industry?

Report Overview:

Microalgae are microscopic algae that cannot be seen with the naked eye. They are commonly found in freshwater and marine systems, where they live in both the water column and the sediment. They are unicellular species that can exist alone, in chains, or in groups. Microalgae are a rich source of protein, carbohydrates, enzymes, and other nutrients and are used in a variety of nutritional supplements and food items.

Furthermore, microalgae perform photosynthesis, producing a large amount of atmospheric oxygen and utilizing carbon dioxide to grow photoautotrophically.

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Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Market Size in 2021 USD 10.2 Billion
Projected Market Size in 2028 USD 18.3 Billion
CAGR Growth Rate 8.2% CAGR
Base Year 2021
Forecast Years 2022-2028
Key Market Players Fuqing King Dnarmsa Spirulina Co.Ltd., Earthrise Nutritionals, LLC, E.I.D. – Parry Limited, Cyanotech Corporation, Dongtai City Spirulina Bio-Engineering Co. Ltd., Yunnan Green A Biological Project Co., Ltd., Jiangshan Comp Spirulina Co., Ltd., Inner Mongolia Rejuve Biotech Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Binmei Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Bluetec Naturals Co., Ltd., Taiwan Chlorella Manufacturing Company (TCMC), Sun Chlorella Corporation, Far East Microalgae Industries, Co., Ltd., Roquette Klötze GmbH & Co. KG, Gong Bih Enterprise Co., Ltd., Yaeyama Shokusan Co., Ltd., Vedan Biotechnology Corporation, AlgoSource, Tianjin Norland Biotech Co., Ltd, Phycom BV, Allmicroalgae Natural Products S.A., Duplaco B.V., Taiwan Wilson Enterprise Inc., Daesang Corporation, Algalimento S.L, Seagrass Tech Private Limited, Plankton Australia Pty Limited, Hangzhou OuQi Food Co., Ltd., and Shaanxi Rebecca Bio-Tech Co., Ltd., among others
Key Segment By Type of Species, Application, and Region
Major Regions Covered North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa
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Global Microalgae Market: Dynamics

  • The growing nutraceuticals industry drives global microalgae market growth

The growing use of algae photobioreactors as a source of bulk proteins is expected to drive the global microalgae market growth. In comparison to other protein sources, these proteins play an important role in meeting global needs because they have countless beneficial properties. The most common algae photobioreactor species that can provide high-quality proteins are Arthrospira and chlorella. These species have amino acid compositions that are very similar to those found in traditional protein sources like soybeans and eggs.

Many well-known manufacturers are expected to conduct extensive research to improve the bioavailability of protein from whole microalgae by using pre-treatments that inhibit degradation by disrupting cell walls. In addition, unlike animal-based proteins, microalgae proteins require less land for development. The potential of marine microalgae to function as a gentle clarifying entity in shampoos while essentially eliminating excess sebum and styling product residue is expected to drive demand. It also aids in the prevention of hair loss by limiting the irritation caused by infections on the scalp. As pets become more humanized, there is a greater demand for nutritious foods from pet owners, propelling the use of algae photobioreactors in the pet food industry.

The demand for high-quality premium pet food is anticipated to rapidly increase sales. Algae photobioreactors contain high levels of vitamin E, C, and A, as well as beta-carotene, making them an excellent ingredient in pet food. Unlike regular pet foods on the market, it aids in increasing the pet’s appetite and strengthening its immune system. However, the technical challenges of harvesting microalgae for feed and food on a large scale will limit the market growth. Another major impediment to market growth is the lack of commercialization of microalgae-based products.

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Microalgae Market: COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The COVID-19 outbreak harmed many markets globally. Government tactics to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, such as statewide lockdowns and quarantines, have harmed many industries. The epidemic has hit most food and beverage producers hard. Many businesses closed owing to self-isolation, social alienation, and city-wide lockdowns.

The pandemic has hampered consumer food and beverage producers due to lower usage and supply chain disruptions. The food and beverage industry has suffered due to numerous country lockdowns. This situation has harmed the confectionery sector as customers are just buying necessities.

There are also several rules and regulations controlling the procurement of necessary items. The global supply chain for functional foods and supplements has been affected, reducing end-user consumption of microalgae biomass, hurting market growth.

Microalgae Market: Segmentation Analysis

The global microalgae market is segregated on the basis of the type of species, application, and region.

By type of species, the market is divided into Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, Dunaliella, chlorella, and spirulina. The most significant contributor to market growth is spirulina. Its ability to produce nutritional supplements with functional properties such as anti-oxidants, phycocyanins, phenolics, and anti-inflammation has contributed to its growth. Because of these properties, spirulina is an excellent ingredient for the production of nutritional supplements and edibles.

By application, the market is divided into pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food/feed, dietary supplements, and others. Dietary supplements have the largest share of these applications. This is due to the microalgae’s high nutritional value, which includes protein, vitamins, and minerals. Because of the existence of these nutrients, microalgae are perfect for the production of pills, powders, and capsules. Furthermore, as a result of these factors, microalgae products have gained traction in the healthcare and nutrition industries.

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Competitive Landscape

Some of the main competitors dominating the global Microalgae market include – 

  • Fuqing King Dnarmsa Spirulina Co. Ltd.
  • Earthrise Nutritionals LLC
  • E.I.D. Parry Limited
  • Cyanotech Corporation
  • Dongtai City Spirulina Bio-Engineering Co. Ltd.
  • Yunnan Green A Biological Project Co. Ltd.
  • Jiangshan Comp Spirulina Co. Ltd.
  • Inner Mongolia Rejuve Biotech Co. Ltd.
  • Zhejiang Binmei Biotechnology Co. Ltd.
  • Bluetec Naturals Co. Ltd.
  • Taiwan Chlorella Manufacturing Company (TCMC)
  • Sun Chlorella Corporation
  • Far East Microalgae Industries Co. Ltd.
  • Roquette Klötze GmbH & Co. KG
  • Gong Bih Enterprise Co. Ltd.
  • Yaeyama Shokusan Co. Ltd.
  • Vedan Biotechnology Corporation
  • AlgoSource
  • Tianjin Norland Biotech Co. Ltd
  • Phycom BV
  • Allmicroalgae Natural Products S.A.
  • Duplaco B.V.
  • Taiwan Wilson Enterprise Inc.
  • Daesang Corporation
  • Algalimento S.L
  • Seagrass Tech Private Limited
  • Plankton Australia Pty Limited
  • Hangzhou OuQi Food Co. Ltd.
  • Shaanxi Rebecca Bio-Tech Co. Ltd.

Key Insights from Primary Research:

  • As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the Microalgae market is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of around 8.2%.
  • The Microalgae market was valued at around US$ 10.2 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD$ 18.3 billion, by 2028.
  • Based on type of species segment, the spirulina has contributed to its growth. Spirulina is a great element for nutritional supplements and consumables because of its unique qualities.
  • By application, the Dietary supplements have the largest share.
  • On the basis of region, the Europe dominated the global microalgae market.

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  • What is the market size and growth rate forecast for Microalgae industry?
  • What are the main driving factors propelling the Microalgae Market forward?
  • What are the leading companies in the Microalgae Industry?
  • What segments does the Microalgae Market cover?
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Regional Dominance:

The European Union dominated the global microalgae market. The region possesses distinct structural, economic, and logistical assets that enable it to excel in microalgae research and applications. Microalgae are being marketed in Europe as a new source of useful nutrients for both animal and human consumption. European countries derived 12% of their transportation energy from renewable sources, primarily biofuels.

The region consumes a significant amount of fuel due to the high demand for luxury vehicles, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. As a result, countries such as Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands are expected to see an increase in demand for microalgae-based products.

Recent Developments

  • January 2022: Yemoja Ltd., a startup company that develops advanced microalgae ingredients, announced plans to develop red microalgae for plant-based burgers and steaks. Ounje, the company’s new brand, resembles the red juices of animal meat without using artificial colors. Apart from providing the preliminary red pigment to plant-based meats, the patented microalgal heme replaces congeals and browns like real meat juices when cooked.
  • January 2022: Bharathidasan University in Tamil Nadu has signed agreements with ZIGMA Global Environ Solutions to launch a joint project worth Rs. 8 lakh on “microalgae-based bioremediation of municipal solid waste leachate.” This project will use extremophilic microalgae to recover municipal solid waste leachate that otherwise seeps deep underground, contaminating groundwater and soil.

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The global microalgae market is segmented as follows:

By Type of Species

  • Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae
  • Dunaliella
  • Chlorella
  • Spirulina

By Application

  • Pharmaceutical
  • Cosmetic
  • Food/Feed
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Others

By Region

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Rest of North America
  • Europe
    • France
    • UK
    • Spain
    • Germany
    • Italy
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • The Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa
    • Rest of the Middle East & Africa
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest of Latin America

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Building Energy Management Systems Market Projected to Reach $67.69 billion by 2030 – Exclusive Report by 360iResearch

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PUNE, India, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The report titled “Building Energy Management Systems Market by Component (Hardware, Services, Software), Type (Integrated Building Energy Management Systems, Standalone Building Energy Management Systems), Application, Deployment Mode, End-Use – Global Forecast 2024-2030” is now available on 360iResearch.com’s offering, presents an analysis indicating that the market projected to grow from a size of $34.52 billion in 2023 to reach $67.69 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 10.09% over the forecast period.

 
“Revolutionizing Energy Efficiency Globally With The Evolution of Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS)”
In an era where energy conservation and efficiency have become paramount, building energy management systems (BEMS) are at the forefront of this transformation, offering solutions that monitor, control, and optimize energy usage within buildings. These advanced systems, leveraging real-time data analytics, automate energy control, enhance energy savings, reduce costs, and contribute to a greener planet. Primarily utilized in commercial spaces, residential areas, and industrial sectors, BEMS has a broad application scope, covering HVAC, lighting, and security systems. Factors driving the expansion of the BEMS market include escalating energy expenses, heightened awareness of environmental impacts, and the increasing incorporation of Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud-based technologies, coupled with supportive government initiatives promoting energy-efficient infrastructures. Although challenges such as high initial costs and technology integration barriers exist, the advent of AI and IoT technologies within BEMS heralds a future of predictive energy management and remote operational capabilities, with a growing emphasis on integrating renewable energy sources. Regions such as the United States, Canada, the European Union, and emerging economies such as China and India are witnessing significant growth in BEMS adoption, spurred by regulatory policies and a shift towards sustainable building practices. This global movement toward BEMS signals a step toward reducing carbon footprints and highlights the collective effort to embrace technology for a sustainable future.
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Data centers are pivotal infrastructures in the digital transformation era, consuming up to 50 times more energy than typical commercial spaces. This energy demand positions data centers as key contributors to the U.S.’s overall electricity consumption. Recognizing this, implementing building energy management systems (BEMS) is crucial in mitigating the environmental impact and operational costs associated with data centers. BEMS optimizes cooling systems to prevent equipment overheating, thereby enhancing energy efficiency by leveraging real-time data. Such systems reduce the power usage effectiveness (PUE) ratio, highlighting a move toward more sustainable consumption patterns and ensuring data centers’ operational continuity. Integrating seamlessly with existing infrastructure, BEMS offers a comprehensive approach to energy management, enabling more innovative cooling, efficient power usage, and predictive maintenance. This transition highlights a commitment to environmental responsibility and fosters operational efficiency, setting a new standard for data center operations worldwide.
“Revolutionizing Building Efficiency With Advanced Energy Management Systems Optimized Usage”
In push toward sustainability, building energy management systems (BEMS) stands at the forefront of innovation, integrating sophisticated hardware such as sensors, actuators, controllers, and more to manage and reduce energy consumption in buildings meticulously. These systems work in concert to monitor environmental conditions and adjust heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) settings in real time, leading to significant energy savings. BEMS provides valuable data that helps identify savings opportunities, while networking tools ensure seamless communication between devices by precisely tracking energy flow through meters. Servers process vast amounts of data, enabling detailed analysis and actionable insights to refine energy use further. Additionally, comprehensive services, including customized consultations and dedicated support, ensure that each BEMS is tailored to a building’s unique needs, providing efficient operation and extended system longevity. BEMS exemplifies the strategic shift toward more sustainable and operationally excellent building management through the collaborative synergy of hardware, software, and expert services.
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“Schneider Electric SE at the Forefront of Building Energy Management Systems Market with a Strong 13.97% Market Share”
The key players in the Building Energy Management Systems Market include Schneider Electric SE, Honeywell International Inc., Azbil Corporation, Emerson Electric Co., Johnson Controls International PLC, and others. These prominent players focus on strategies such as expansions, acquisitions, joint ventures, and developing new products to strengthen their market positions.
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Terra Drone, Unifly, and Aloft Launch UTM Development for AAM Targeting Global Markets

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TOKYO, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Terra Drone Corporation, a leading drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology provider headquartered in Japan, announced today the launch of joint development with its Group companies Unifly NV (“Unifly”) and Aloft Technologies Inc. (“Aloft”) focused on UAS Traffic Management (UTM) for AAMs targeting global markets. Terra Drone has been making strides in its pioneering UTM business via strategic investments in Unifly, a leading UTM technology provider based in Belgium, and Aloft, which has the top UTM market share in the U.S. This collaboration marks the world’s first-ever joint UTM development for AAMs by multiple companies with extensive track records in UTM implementation and operation.

The three companies pursue joint UTM development to capitalize on the rapid global progress in electric vertical take-off and landing aircrafts (eVTOLs), set to revolutionize transportation. Morgan Stanley forecasts the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market to reach $1 trillion by 2040 and $9 trillion by 2050 (1), with eVTOLs gaining global recognition through test flights and prototype showcases.
The companies proudly announce initiatives to enhance their existing UTM platforms in anticipation of the surge in eVTOL aircraft and drone activities. The shared vision for the UTM platform is to enable safe and efficient flight operations for eVTOLs and drones in the foreseeable future.
Recognizing the evolving needs of the AAM industry, they are dedicated to extending their platform by incorporating crucial additional functions. These enhancements, designed with automation at their core, aim to streamline operational efficiencies and pave the way for the integration of their increasingly automated UTM technology into the design and operational framework of AAMs. Through these efforts, they aim to set new standards in UTM and to facilitate the seamless integration of eVTOLs and drones into the national airspace, bolstering the potential for the AAM industry.
Through this initiative, they aim to build a global UTM infrastructure that kickstarts the AAM industry worldwide, creating a cohesive ecosystem that supports AAM growth and addresses broader challenges of urban mobility, sustainability, and air traffic safety.
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IBM to Acquire HashiCorp, Inc. Creating a Comprehensive End-to-End Hybrid Cloud Platform

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$6.4 billion acquisition adds suite of leading hybrid and multi-cloud lifecycle management products to help clients grappling with today’s AI-driven application growth and complexity
HashiCorp’s capabilities to drive significant synergies across multiple strategic growth areas for IBM, including Red Hat, watsonx, data security, IT automation and Consulting
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ARMONK, N.Y. and SAN FRANCISCO, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) and HashiCorp Inc. (NASDAQ: HCP), a leading multi-cloud infrastructure automation company, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which IBM will acquire HashiCorp for $35 per share in cash, representing an enterprise value of $6.4 billion. HashiCorp’s suite of products provides enterprises with extensive Infrastructure Lifecycle Management and Security Lifecycle Management capabilities to enable organizations to automate their hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Today’s announcement is a continuation of IBM’s deep focus and investment in hybrid cloud and AI, the two most transformational technologies for clients today.

“Enterprise clients are wrestling with an unprecedented expansion in infrastructure and applications across public and private clouds, as well as on-prem environments. The global excitement surrounding generative AI has exacerbated these challenges and CIOs and developers are up against dramatic complexity in their tech strategies,” said Arvind Krishna, IBM chairman and chief executive officer. “HashiCorp has a proven track record of enabling clients to manage the complexity of today’s infrastructure and application sprawl. Combining IBM’s portfolio and expertise with HashiCorp’s capabilities and talent will create a comprehensive hybrid cloud platform designed for the AI era.”
The rise of cloud-native workloads and associated applications is driving a radical expansion in the number of cloud workloads enterprises are managing. In addition, generative AI deployment continues to grow alongside traditional workloads. As a result, developers are working with increasingly heterogeneous, dynamic, and complex infrastructure strategies. This represents a massive challenge for technology professionals.
HashiCorp’s capabilities enable enterprises to use automation to deliver lifecycle management for infrastructure and security, providing a system of record for the critical workflows needed for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. HashiCorp’s Terraform is the industry standard for infrastructure provisioning in these environments. HashiCorp’s offerings help clients take a cloud-agnostic, and highly interoperable approach to multi-cloud management, and complement IBM’s commitment to industry collaboration (including deep and expanding partnerships with hyperscale cloud service providers), developer communities, and open-source hybrid cloud and AI innovation.
“Our strategy at its core is about enabling companies to innovate in the cloud, while providing a consistent approach to managing cloud at scale. The need for effective management and automation is critical with the rise of multi-cloud and hybrid cloud, which is being accelerated by today’s AI revolution,” said Armon Dadgar, HashiCorp co-founder and chief technology officer. “I’m incredibly excited by today’s news and to be joining IBM to accelerate HashiCorp’s mission and expand access to our products to an even broader set of developers and enterprises.”
“Today is an exciting day for our dedicated teams across the world as well as the developer communities we serve,” said Dave McJannet, HashiCorp chief executive officer. “IBM’s leadership in hybrid cloud along with its rich history of innovation, make it the ideal home for HashiCorp as we enter the next phase of our growth journey. I’m proud of the work we’ve done as a standalone company, I am excited to be able to help our customers further, and I look forward to the future of HashiCorp as part of IBM.”
Transaction Rationale
Strong Strategic Fit – The acquisition of HashiCorp by IBM creates a comprehensive end-to-end hybrid cloud platform built for AI-driven complexity. The combination of each company’s portfolio and talent will deliver clients extensive application, infrastructure and security lifecycle management capabilitiesAccelerates growth in key focus areas – Upon close, HashiCorp is expected to drive significant synergies for IBM, including across multiple strategic growth areas like Red Hat, watsonx, data security, IT automation and Consulting. For example, the powerful combination of Red Hat’s Ansible Automation Platform’s configuration management and Terraform’s automation will simplify provisioning and configuration of applications across hybrid cloud environments. The two companies also anticipate an acceleration of HashiCorp’s growth initiatives by leveraging IBM’s world-class go-to-market strategy, scale, and reach, operating in more than 175 countries across the globeExpands Total Addressable Market (TAM) – The acquisition will create the opportunity to deliver more comprehensive hybrid and multi-cloud offerings to enterprise clients. HashiCorp’s offerings, combined with IBM and Red Hat, will give clients a platform to automate the deployment and orchestration of workloads across evolving infrastructure including hyperscale cloud service providers, private clouds and on-prem environments. This will enhance IBM’s ability to address the total cloud opportunity, which according to IDC had a TAM of $1.1 trillion in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate in the high teens through 2027.1Attractive Financial Opportunity – The transaction will accelerate IBM’s growth profile over time driven by go-to-market and product synergies. This growth combined with operating efficiencies, is expected to achieve substantial near-term margin expansion for the acquired business. It is anticipated that the transaction will be accretive to Adjusted EBITDA within the first full year, post close, and free cash flow in year two.HashiCorp boasts a roster of more than 4,400 clients, including Bloomberg, Comcast, Deutsche Bank, GitHub, J.P Morgan Chase, Starbucks and Vodafone. HashiCorp’s offerings have widescale adoption in the developer community and are used by 85% of the Fortune 500. Their community products across infrastructure and security were downloaded more than 500 million times in HashiCorp’s FY2024 and include:
Terraform – provides organizations with a single workflow to provision their cloud, private datacenter, and SaaS infrastructure and continuously manage infrastructure throughout its lifecycleVault – provides organizations with identity-based security to automatically authenticate and authorize access to secrets and other sensitive dataAdditional products – Boundary for secure remote access; Consul for service-based networking; Nomad for workload orchestration; Packer for building and managing images as code; and Waypoint internal developer platformTransaction Details
Under the terms of the agreement, IBM will acquire HashiCorp for $35 per share in cash, or $6.4 billion enterprise value, net of cash. HashiCorp will be acquired with available cash on hand.
The boards of directors of IBM and HashiCorp have both approved the transaction. The acquisition is subject to approval by HashiCorp shareholders, regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
The Company’s largest shareholders and investors, who collectively hold approximately 43% of the voting power of HashiCorp’s outstanding common stock, entered into a voting agreement with IBM pursuant to which each has agreed to vote all of their common shares in favor of the transaction and against any alternative transactions.
The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2024.
____________________1 The total cloud opportunity is the sum of the cloud-directed spends across Hardware, IT services and SW for Private and Public cloud implementation, sourced from IDC’s Worldwide Black Book Live Edition, March 2024 (V1 2024)
Conference Call Details
IBM’s regular quarterly earnings conference call is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. ET, today. The Webcast may be accessed here. Presentation charts will be available shortly before the Webcast.
About IBM
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more information. 
About HashiCorp
HashiCorp is The Infrastructure Cloud™ company, helping organizations automate multi-cloud and hybrid environments with Infrastructure Lifecycle Management and Security Lifecycle Management. HashiCorp offers The Infrastructure Cloud on the HashiCorp Cloud Platform (HCP) for managed cloud services, as well as self-hosted enterprise offerings and community source-available products. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. For more information, visit HashiCorp.com.
Press Contacts:
IBM:Tim Davidson, [email protected]
HashiCorp:Matthew Sherman / Jed Repko / Haley Salas / Joycelyn BarnettJoele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher212-355-4449
 
Additional Information and Where to Find It
HashiCorp, Inc. (“HashiCorp”), the members of HashiCorp’s board of directors and certain of HashiCorp’s executive officers are participants in the solicitation of proxies from stockholders in connection with the pending acquisition of HashiCorp (the “Transaction”). HashiCorp plans to file a proxy statement (the “Transaction Proxy Statement”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in connection with the solicitation of proxies to approve the Transaction. David McJannet, Armon Dadgar, Susan St. Ledger, Todd Ford, David Henshall, Glenn Solomon and Sigal Zarmi, all of whom are members of HashiCorp’s board of directors, and Navam Welihinda, HashiCorp’s chief financial officer, are participants in HashiCorp’s solicitation. Information regarding such participants, including their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be included in the Transaction Proxy Statement and other relevant documents to be filed with the SEC in connection with the Transaction. Additional information about such participants is available under the captions “Board of Directors and Corporate Governance,” “Executive Officers” and “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” in HashiCorp’s definitive proxy statement in connection with its 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2023 Proxy Statement”), which was filed with the SEC on May 17, 2023 (and is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1720671/000114036123025250/ny20008192x1_def14a.htm). To the extent that holdings of HashiCorp’s securities have changed since the amounts printed in the 2023 Proxy Statement, such changes have been or will be reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC (which are available at https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&CIK=0001720671&type=&dateb=&owner=only&count=40&search_text=). Information regarding HashiCorp’s transactions with related persons is set forth under the caption “Related Person Transactions” in the 2023 Proxy Statement. Certain illustrative information regarding the payments to that may be owed, and the circumstances in which they may be owed, to HashiCorp’s named executive officers in a change of control of HashiCorp is set forth under the caption “Executive Compensation—Potential Payments upon Termination or Change in Control” in the 2023 Proxy Statement. With respect to Ms. St. Ledger, certain of such illustrative information is contained in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 7, 2023 (and is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1720671/000162828023021270/hcp-20230607.htm). Promptly after filing the definitive Transaction Proxy Statement with the SEC, HashiCorp will mail the definitive Transaction Proxy Statement and a WHITE proxy card to each stockholder entitled to vote at the special meeting to consider the Transaction. STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE TRANSACTION PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT HASHICORP WILL FILE WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Stockholders may obtain, free of charge, the preliminary and definitive versions of the Transaction Proxy Statement, any amendments or supplements thereto, and any other relevant documents filed by HashiCorp with the SEC in connection with the Transaction at the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov). Copies of HashiCorp’s definitive Transaction Proxy Statement, any amendments or supplements thereto, and any other relevant documents filed by HashiCorp with the SEC in connection with the Transaction will also be available, free of charge, at HashiCorp’s investor relations website (https://ir.hashicorp.com/), or by emailing HashiCorp’s investor relations department ([email protected]).
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this communication may be characterized as forward-looking under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially.
Statements in this communication regarding IBM and HashiCorp that are forward-looking may include statements regarding: (i) the Transaction; (ii) the expected timing of the closing of the Transaction; (iii) considerations taken into account in approving and entering into the Transaction; (iv) the anticipated benefits to, or impact of, the Transaction on IBM’s and HashiCorp’s businesses; and (v) expectations for IBM and HashiCorp following the closing of the Transaction. There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be consummated.
Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, in addition to those identified above, include: (i) the possibility that the conditions to the closing of the Transaction are not satisfied, including the risk that required approvals from HashiCorp’s stockholders for the Transaction or required regulatory approvals to consummate the Transaction are not obtained, on a timely basis or at all; (ii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to a right to terminate the Transaction, including in circumstances requiring HashiCorp to pay a termination fee; (iii) possible disruption related to the Transaction to IBM’s and HashiCorp’s current plans, operations and business relationships, including through the loss of customers and employees; (iv) the amount of the costs, fees, expenses and other charges incurred by IBM and HashiCorp related to the Transaction; (v) the risk that IBM’s or HashiCorp’s stock price may fluctuate during the pendency of the Transaction and may decline if the Transaction is not completed; (vi) the diversion of IBM and HashiCorp management’s time and attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; (vii) the response of competitors and other market participants to the Transaction; (viii) potential litigation relating to the Transaction; (ix) uncertainty as to timing of completion of the Transaction and the ability of each party to consummate the Transaction; and (x) other risks and uncertainties detailed in the periodic reports that IBM and HashiCorp filed with the SEC, including IBM’s and HashiCorp’s respective Annual Reports on Form 10-K.  All forward-looking statements in this communication are based on information available to IBM and HashiCorp as of the date of this communication, and, except as required by law, IBM and HashiCorp do not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.
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