NetDocuments Announces Agreement to Acquire eDOCS
Underscoring NetDocuments’ singular focus on delivering the future of legal document management and AI-powered innovation
What’s happening?
NetDocuments, the cloud-native platform purpose-built for legal professionals, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OpenText’s legal document management solution (DMS), eDOCS. Subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions, the transaction is expected to be completed early in 2026.
Under the agreement, NetDocuments will acquire the technical assets, intellectual property, and dedicated personnel associated with the eDOCS business. Following closing, eDOCS customers and partners will continue to be fully supported, while gaining a clear pathway toward integration with the NetDocuments intelligent, cloud-based legal DMS when they choose to adopt it.
A thoughtful experience for customers, partners, and employees
This transaction marks a strategic step forward, demonstrating NetDocuments’ dedication to empowering legal professionals to do their best work and OpenText’s commitment to advancing its core focus areas.
“Our commitment has always been to help legal professionals do their best work. Following the close of the transaction, eDOCS customers, employees, and partners will benefit from being part of a company that lives and breathes legal document management — and from the innovation and care that come from a singular focus on this domain.”
Josh Baxter, CEO of NetDocuments
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FAQs & What to Expect
There’s a lot we’re excited about — but due to regulatory requirements, we can’t share everything just yet. Here’s what we can talk about today, and how we’ll keep you in the loop moving forward.
What happens after a Definitive Agreement is signed?
Once a Definitive Agreement is signed, the deal is not yet finalized. It must still go through regulatory review and satisfy closing conditions before becoming official. In the meantime, both companies will continue to operate separately, and day-to-day operations remain unchanged.
What should I expect as an eDOCS customer, partner, or employee?
You should expect business as usual. Both companies will remain independent until the transaction officially closes, meaning no immediate changes to how you use products, work with teams, or engage with the company. Following close, additional company-wide communications will be shared to keep everyone informed and aligned, within the limits of regulatory guidelines.
How will this affect existing NetDocuments customers or partners?
This agreement does not change our commitment to customers or partners. You can continue to rely on the same innovative solutions, reliable service, and dedicated support you receive today. NetDocuments remains committed to investing in the platform and its capabilities to help legal professionals do their best work.
Will I receive updates between now and when the deal is finalized?
While we’d like to share more, we are limited in what we can communicate during this period due to strict regulatory requirements. Until close, both companies must operate independently and cannot share detailed plans. Once the transaction is finalized, we will provide additional updates and more open communication.
Where can I go to get more information?
The official press release is the best source of information at this time. If you have further questions, you can reach out to [email protected] and your inquiry will be routed to the appropriate contact. Additional updates will be shared after the transaction officially closes.