Palo Alto Networks to acquire CyberArk in $25 billion deal
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Palo Alto Networks will takeover Israeli cybersecurity provider CyberArk in a deal valued at $25 billion.
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July 30, 2025
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In this articlePANWCYBR your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTPiotr Swat | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesPalo Alto Networks will take over Israeli identity security vider CyberArk in a deal valued at roughly $25 billion.The California-based cybersecurity company will pay holders $45 apiece for 2.2005 s of CyberArk, representing a 26% premium to its price Friday
The deal is expected to close during Palo Alto Networks' fiscal year 2026.s of Palo Alto fell more than 6% before the bell Wednesday, building on a 5% loss from Tuesday
CyberArk's stock dipped slightly.Blockbuster cybersecurity deals have been a force in the mergers and acquisitions market in 2025 after a relatively slow period for dealmaking
In March, Google shelled out $32 billion for cloud security startup Wiz in its biggest acquisition ever.Read more CNBC newsApple is facing pressure from Wall Street to figure out its AI strategyBig split? Google to sign EU's AI guidelines despite Meta snubCash App opens up to Apple Pay and Google Pay for the first timeSpotify drops 11% for worst day in two years on weak guidancePalo Alto Networks intends to use the deal to officially penetrate the identity security market and imve its offering for customers
Arora told CNBC that Palo Alto's scale can help accelerate the reach of CyberArk's platform.CyberArk, which went public a little over a decade ago, creates identity software tools that grant employees access to platforms and applications
Its biggest competitors in the space include Okta and Microsoft.As artificial intelligence advances, these tools have become more critical to tecting es against cyber and ransomware threats.Since taking the helm of the company in 2018, Arora has bolstered the cybersecurity vider's offerings and swelled its market value to roughly $130 billion.This year, Palo Alto bought startup tect AI for an undisclosed amount to imve its AI tools
The company acquired Talon Cyber Security, Dig Security and Zycada Networks in 2023.Arora said he expects consolidation in the cybersecurity space over the next five years.The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that both companies had discussed a potential deal, sending s of CyberArk skyrocketing more than 13%.Stock Chart IconStock chart icon5 day stock chart of Palo Alto Networks and CyberArk.- CNBC's Jordan Novet and Ari Levy contributed to this article.
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