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NiCE agrees to buy Germany's Cognigy for USD 955 million, largest EU AI deal

Israel and US listed NiCE agreed to buy Germany's Cognigy, a conversational and agentic AI company, for about USD 955 million in cash and stock, Europe's largest AI acquisition to date, expected to close in the fourth quarter.

Verified Abroad Editor-read NiCE press release, 28 July 2025

What it does not test. This does not establish that the acquisition has closed; completion remained subject to regulatory approval expected in the fourth quarter of 2025.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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