US regulators clear HPE takeover deal of Juniper - but with some major conditions

• The US Department of Justice has finally approved HPE's takeover of Juniper Networks
• HPE must divest its Instant On business and auction off a license
• European regulators approved the deal in August 2024

The US Department of Justice has settled its lawsuit claims against HPE's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks, which means the deal may now proceed pending court approval.

However, HPE must adhere to some pretty hefty conditions to pacify regulators, including divesting its 'Instant On' wireless networking business and auctioning a license for Juniper’s AI Ops for Mist source code, which it uses in WLAN products.

Still, HPE CEO Antonio Neri welcomed the news and confirmed the agreement resolves antitrust concerns in a joint statement by HPE and Juniper.