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EXCLUSIVE: Silver Lake in talks to buy Workday, sources say

Silver Lake is reportedly in negotiations to acquire Workday, prompting significant volatility in the software company’s stock price.

By · Published August 13, 2026 at 19:26 UTC · Updated August 13, 2026 at 20:24 UTC

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The brief

The initial reporting identifies the potential transaction as the primary driver for a sudden surge in Workday's market valuation. Subsequent coverage by Bloomberg, CNBC, and Breakingthenews.net corroborated the report of takeover talks, noting that the news triggered immediate and intense market activity during today's session. Financial reports from CNBC indicate that Workday shares experienced significant upward pressure, with outlets citing increases between 20% and 23% before trading was officially halted.

While multiple sources confirm the existence of ongoing discussions, the reporting is consistent across platforms and contains no contradictions regarding the nature of the talks or the parties involved. Market data shows that trading in Workday was suspended following the rapid price appreciation. Coverage does not yet specify the status of the negotiations, a potential timeline for any agreement, or the financial terms being discussed.

Investors and market observers are currently awaiting further official communication from either Silver Lake or Workday regarding the veracity of the takeover reports.

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Has a formal agreement been reached between Silver Lake and Workday?

Coverage does not yet specify the status of the negotiations or whether an agreement is imminent.

Why was Workday stock halted?

Trading was halted following a sharp increase in the company's share price reported by outlets including CNBC.

What are the financial terms of the potential acquisition?

The current coverage does not disclose the financial details or the valuation being discussed for the potential purchase.

Topics

Workday Silver Lake Mergers and Acquisitions Stock Market Tech Industry

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