Cerner Corporation, an established player in the Health Care and Information Technology industries, was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in the United States. Known for its commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery, the company has recently been swept into a strategic acquisition by Oracle. As of December 20, 2021, Oracle secured a deal to acquire Cerner for an all-cash offer of $95.00 per share, totaling an equity value of approximately $28.3 billion.
The recent acquisition on August 01, 2023, with Marathon Health involved as an investor, marks a significant vote of confidence in Cerner’s capabilities and future potential. Under the banner of "Follow Oracle Health to learn how we're continuing our work to deliver better healthcare to patients and communities," Cerner aims to further its mission of enhancing patient care by leveraging its expanded resources post-acquisition.