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Couchbase names BJ Schaknowski as CEO and Amir Jarfari as CFO
Couchbase appointed BJ Schaknowski as the company's new CEO and Amir Jafari as CFO, effective immediately. Mr. Schaknowski succeeds Matt Cain who is stepping down as Chair, President, and CEO. Schaknowski most recently served as the CEO at symplr. Jafari joins Couchbase from Blend Labs, where he most recently served as CFO and Head of Finance & Operations.
Couchbase Secures Shareholder Approval for $1.5B Acquisition of Haveli
Couchbase announced that its shareholders have voted to approve the acquisition by Haveli Investments in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.5B. The transaction was previously announced on June 20. With the completion of the acquisition, Couchbase will become a privately held company, and shareholders will be entitled to receive $24.50 per share of Couchbase common stock owned immediately prior to closing. Couchbase's common stock will cease trading and will be delisted from the Nasdaq Stock Market. The transaction is expected to be completed following receipt of remaining required regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Morgan Stanley & Co. served as exclusive financial advisor to Couchbase, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation served as legal counsel. Latham & Watkins served as legal counsel and Jefferies served as the lead financial advisor to Haveli Investments.
Couchbase announces Q2 non-GAAP EPS of 2 cents, falling short of consensus estimate of 6 cents.
Reports Q2 revenue $57.6M, consensus $55.15M. Total ARR as of July 31, 2025 was $260.5M, up 22% year-over-year as reported, or 21% on a constant currency basis. "We had a great second quarter with all metrics exceeding the high end of our outlook," said Matt Cain, CEO. "I'm pleased with our team's execution in the quarter and continued work toward closing the transaction with Haveli Investments."
Couchbase downgraded to Perform from Outperform at Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer downgraded Couchbase to Perform from Outperform without a price target citing the company's agreement to be acquired by Haveli Investment for $24.50 per share. The firm anticipates the deal to go through and does not foresee additional bidders emerging.
Couchbase downgraded to Hold from Buy at Stifel
Stifel downgraded Couchbase to Hold from Buy with a price target of $24.50, up from $22, after the company announced an agreement to be acquired by Haveli Investments for $1.5B, reflecting $24.50 per share. Through the deal, shareholders would receive a 29% premium to the last full trading day prior to the acquisition announcement, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
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