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Thanks to CTOnews.com netizen kkkkkkkkkayd for the clue delivery! According to the news on the evening of September 15, Beijing time, Adobe announced today that it has signed a final acquisition agreement with startup Figma to acquire Figma, a start-up that develops "online design collaboration tools" for about $20 billion in cash and stock.

"Adobe's mission is to change the world through the digital experience," Adobe said in a statement. The mission of Figma is to help the team collaborate visually and give everyone access to the design. The integration of Adobe and Figma will reimagine the future of creativity and productivity, accelerate the creativity of Web, advance product design, and inspire the global community of creators, designers and developers. The new combined company will create greater value for customers, shareholders and the industry. "

According to the agreement, about half of the roughly $20 billion acquisition is in cash and half in equity. In addition, approximately 6 million additional restricted stock units (RSU) will be awarded to Figma's CEO (CEO) and employees.

Adobe expects the deal to close in 2023. After the deal was completed, Dylan Field, co-founder and CEO of Figma, continued to lead the Figma team, reporting to David Wadhwani, president of Adobe's digital media business. The two companies will continue to operate independently until the deal is completed.

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