“The first question that comes to mind with these reports is why would Salesforce be interested in acquiring Slack, given that - despite its acquisition of Quip four years ago - employee productivity and collaboration is outside its core domain,” said Raul Castanon a senior analyst at 451 Research/S&P Global Market Intelligence. Employee engagement: Why a deal makes sense for SalesforceĪt first glance, Salesforce seems like a slightly awkward fit for a suitor, given its core focus on software that supports business-to-customer relationships. “If these rumours prove to be true, I think this would be a very positive move for both companies,” said Angela Ashenden, a principal analyst at CCS Insights. Neither Salesforce or Slack could be reached for comment on the reports ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. The company's share price jumped almost 38% yesterday, giving it at valuation of around $20 billion. Initial market reactions to the rumours - reported Wednesday in the Financial Times and Wall Street Journal, among others - have been positive for Slack.

Slack acquired by salesforce