• Guidewire agreed to acquire AI-native underwriting software provider hyperexponential for $1.7 billion in cash, subject to adjustments.
• The deal includes up to $400 million in contingent consideration tied to specified recurring revenue targets.
• Funding will come from $1 billion in new term loan financing and existing cash.
• The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of fiscal 2027.
• Expected ARR growth contributions total at least 650 basis points in fiscal 2027, then 150 basis points organically starting fiscal 2028.

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