Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) announced Tuesday that it will acquire Informatica (NYSE:INFA) in a cash deal valued at approximately $8 billion. The acquisition underscores Salesforce’s intent to bolster its artificial intelligence capabilities by integrating a core player in enterprise data management. Under the terms of the deal, holders of Informatica’s Class A and Class B-1 common stock will receive $25 per share — an 11% premium over the company’s closing price of $22.55 on Friday, TechCrunch report