Palo Alto Networks in talks to acquire CyberArk for $20B – WSJ

  • Palo Alto Networks Inc (NYSEANW, ETR:5AP) is reportedly in discussions to acquire CyberArk Software (NASDAQ:CYBR) in a deal worth about $20 billion, a move that analysts say could reshape the cybersecurity landscape and accelerate Palo Alto's strategy to become an end-to-end platform provider. Shares of CyberArk surged 11.5% on Tuesday afternoon following the Wall Street Journal report, while Palo Alto shares dropped around 5%.