Table Of Contents UPDATE: As of Monday 12th April, Microsoft has confirmed the acquisition of Nuance for $19.7 billion USD, including Nuance’s net debt. CEO Satya Nadella comments in the announcement: ‘Nuance provides the AI layer at the healthcare point of delivery and is a pioneer in the real-world application of enterprise AI,’ and continues: ‘AI is technology’s most important priority, and healthcare is its most urgent application. Together, with our partner ecosystem, we will put advanced AI solutions into the hands of professionals everywhere to drive better decision-making and create more meaningful connections, as we accelerate growth of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare and Nuance.’