Editing Nuance Communications, Inc. (section)

== Risks ==
Prior to getting acquired by Microsoft, Nuance used to be a publicly traded company. In 2022, Microsoft agreed to purchase all the publicly traded shares of Nuance Communications Inc. at a price of $56.00 per share. This meant that Microsoft would pay Nuance shareholders $56.00 in cash for each share that they owned. This type of acquisition is commonly referred to as an "all-cash transaction" because the consideration is paid in cash rather than through a combination of cash and stock. As a result of this acquisition, Nuance will cease to be a publicly traded company. 

As a result of Nuance's recent acquisition, it encounters various risks and challenges related to the process. Some of these include:

Integration Issues - Integrating two large companies with different cultures, systems, and processes can be complex and may take time to complete. The success of the acquisition depends on how well the integration is managed.

Synergy Realisation - Achieving the expected synergies and benefits from the acquisition may require careful planning and execution. Ensuring that the integration enhances the overall value of the combined entity is a significant challenge.

Cultural Differences - Nuance and Microsoft might have different corporate cultures, and aligning these cultures could be challenging. Ensuring that employees from both companies work cohesively is crucial for a successful integration.

Regulatory Approval - The acquisition may require regulatory approvals from government authorities, both domestically and internationally and delays  in obtaining these could impact the timeline of the acquisition. For instance, Britain's antitrust regulator, The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), initially expressed concerns about potential reduced competition in the UK market.