Palo Alto Networks to acquire security start-up Expanse for $800M
Palo Alto Networks has inked an $800 million deal to acquire a security start-up Expanse. Expanse is a well-funded start-up that helps businesses to identify internal systems exposed to the internet.
The agreement was announced today. The $800 deal breaks down to $670M in stock and cash and an a... Read more
TIBCO expands its enterprise reach by acquiring Information Builders
TIBCO Software is on the acquiring Information Builders in a move that will bring their combined 70 years of data management expertise under one roof. Information Builders was founded in 1975 in New York City. Since then, it has been providing tools for data analysis for upward of 45 years now.
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Coupa acquires BELLIN for their Treasury Management Suite
Coupa is a provider of business spend management solutions suite. They have announced their acquisition of BELLIN, a treasury management provider, in a deal that is part of a plan by Coupa to create bank connectivity for B2B payments.
In addition to that, they also want to offer treasury depth o... Read more
Xerox refuses to quit, adds three billion to new HP acquisition bid
The soap opera that is the acquisition of HP by Xerox now has a new chapter: Xerox has increased its bid by 3 billion to some 36.5 billion dollars (about €33.4 billion euros).
The Register is able to report this today. The new bid amounts to about 24 dollars per share, instead of the 22 dollar... Read more
Top investor advises HP to accept Xerox bid
Carl Icahn, Xerox's largest shareholder and the fifth most important shareholder of HP Inc., considers it self-evident that the two companies need to join forces, and hopes that shareholders will send that message to HP's management.
It is no secret that investor Carl Icahn is a strong supporter... Read more