Couchbase Completes Transition to Private Ownership

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The publicly-traded chapter for database technology firm Couchbase has officially closed. The company's shares have been delisted from the Nasdaq exchange following its acquisition by private equity firm Haveli Investments in a deal valued at approximately $1.5 billion. Couchbase will now operate as a privately held entity, permanently removed from the public markets.

Haveli Investments secured the company through an all-cash transaction, paying shareholders $24.50 per share. This price represented a premium of roughly 29% over Couchbase's trading level prior to the initial deal announcement in June 2025. Haveli was already a significant stakeholder, owning an approximate 9.6% interest in Couchbase before pursuing the full takeover.

Shareholder approval was secured during a special meeting held last September. With the transaction finalized, trading of Couchbase common stock has ceased. This move ends the company’s tenure on public exchanges, which began with its initial public offering in July 2021.

Driving Strategy Away from Market Scrutiny

The decision to delist provides Couchbase management with a strategic reset. Company leadership cited the ability to pursue its long-term vision more aggressively without the pressure of delivering short-term quarterly results for public investors. The shift to private ownership eliminates the intense scrutiny characteristic of public capital markets.

Couchbase will now advance its operations under the sole ownership of Haveli Investments. For former shareholders, the process concludes with the receipt of the $24.50 per share cash consideration. The securities will no longer be available for purchase or sale on the Nasdaq platform.

Key Transaction Details:
* Final Share Price: $24.50 in cash
* Total Deal Value: About $1.5 billion
* Acquiring Entity: Haveli Investments
* Market Status: Delisting finalized

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