Workday jumps after Reuters report on takeover interest from Silver Lake
13/08/2026 19:51
BUZZ-Workday jumps after Reuters report on takeover interest from Silver Lake ** Workday WDAY.O shares jump 25% to $220
** Silver Lake discusses potential acquisition of WDAY valued at about $43 billion, Reuters reports, citing people familiar with the matter
** The transaction would rank among the largest software-sector buyouts on record if completed
** Both companies have held discussions about a potential deal in recent months; talks are ongoing and there is no guarantee a deal will materialize, Reuters reports
** WDAY and Silver Lake did not immediately respond to requests for comment
** WDAY shares are down about 18% so far this year
(Reporting by Rashika Singh in Bengaluru)
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