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Silver Lake in talks to acquire Workday in historic software buyout.

Aug 13, 2026, 2:52 PM EDT3 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Rumor-driven premium expectations and potential large-scale buyout can lift WDAY; risk if terms fail or financing falls through.

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Private equity firm Silver Lake is pursuing a potential acquisition of Workday, valuing the company around $43 billion. The talks would mark a historic software buyout if advanced, and could pressure WDAY shares higher on a premium, contingent on financing, regulatory approvals, and finalized terms. The outcome hinges on deal certainty and timetable.

  • Silver Lake in talks to acquire Workday; value around $43B.
  • Deal would rank among largest software buyouts in history.
  • Talks reported by people familiar with matter; terms undisclosed.
  • WDAY stock impact depends on deal terms and closing likelihood.

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