HPE CEO Antonio Neri told The Register today his corporation is working with the US Department of Justice to “answer any questions” officials may have about the IT infrastructure giant's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks.

Here’s a look at why partners said they would be disappointed if the U.S. Department of Justice challenges Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s $14 billion proposed acquisition of Juniper Networks.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. and Juniper Networks Inc. representatives met with Justice Department antitrust enforcers last week in a final effort to persuade the agency not to challenge their proposed $14 billion deal,

CEO Antonio Neri told attendees at HPE Discover in Barcelona that the acquisition is still expected to close in late 2024 or early 2025.

The DOJ's scrutiny of HPE's proposed $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks likely stems from two critical issues.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reportedly met with the US Justice Department to advocate for its $14 billion Juniper Networks (JNPR) acquisition. Catalysts Hosts Seana Smith and Madison Mills take a closer look and consider what HPE CEO Antonio Neri has told the Yahoo Finance team about the deal.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Juniper Networks (NYSE:JNPR) met with Dept. of Justice officials last week in a list ditch effort so save the $14 billion deal. A decision on if the regulator will bring a lawsuit to challenge the combination may be made as soon as this week,