** Shares of cloud software vendor HashiCorp HCP.O jump
12.7% to $29.88 in extended trading
** The company, which has a market value of $5.28 bln as of
last close, is venturing options, including sale, Bloomberg News
reports, citing people familiar with the matter
** HCP had exploratory talks with other industry players,
the report adds
** Co did not immediately respond to a Reuters request
for comment
** Stock fell 13.53% in 2023
(Reporting by Annett Mary Manoj)
((AnnettMary.Manoj@thomsonreuters.com))