Network gear maker Cisco Systems Inc has made a takeover offer worth more than $20 billion for software maker Splunk Inc , the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The offer was made recently and the companies are not in active talks, the newspaperCisco did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Splunk said it does not comment on rumors or speculation.
In November last year, San Francisco-based Splunk announced Doug Merritt has stepped down as its chief executive officer and that the company's chair, Graham Smith, would be the interim CEO. Founded in 2003, the software solutions provider has a market capitalisation of $18.2 billion, according to Refinitiv Eikon data.Reporting by Jahnavi Nidumolu and Juby Babu in Bengaluru; Editing by Leslie Adler, Richard Chang and Sandra MalerSubscribe to our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest exclusive Reuters coverage delivered to your inbox.
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