C3 AI gains after report says merger discussions underway with Automation Anywhere

C3.ai

28/01/2026 10:27

** Shares of enterprise AI software provider C3 AI AI.N jump 16.7% to $14.70 premarket

** Co in talks to merge with software company Automation Anywhere, the Information reported on Tuesday

** If the deal goes through, Automation Anywhere would buy C3.AI and go public - the Information

     ** C3 AI and Automation Anywhere did not immediately respond to a Reuters' request for comment, and Reuters could not immediately verify the report

** Reuters had exclusively reported last year that C3 AI was exploring a potential sale after founder Thomas Siebel stepped down as CEO

** C3 AI's stock lost more than 60% of its value in 2025

 (Reporting by Avinash P in Bengaluru)

 ((Avinash.P@thomsonreuters.com;))