Palo Alto Networks to acquire Cyberark in an $ 25 billion agreement

Palo Alto networks will take control of the Israeli identity security provider Cyberark In an agreement valued at around $ 25 billion.

The California -based cybersecurity company will pay $ 45 per share for Cyberark, which represents a premium of 26% compared to its action price on Friday.

Palo Alto’s shares fell by more than 7% before the bell on Wednesday, based on a loss of 5% on Tuesday. Cyberark’s stock fell by 2%.

“Our market entry strategy has always been to seize categories at their inflection point, and we believe that this moment for identity security is now,” PDM and president of Palo Alto, Nikesh Arora said on Wednesday.

The successful cybersecurity agreements were a force on the mergers and acquisitions market in 2025 after a relatively slow period for the realization. In March, Google spent $ 32 billion for the Cloud Wiz safety startup in its biggest acquisition of all time.

Palo Alto Networks intends to use the agreement to officially enter the identity security market and improve its multilayer offer to customers, the company said.

He added that Cyberark offers a “fundamental technology” necessary in the AI world.

The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday that the two companies had discussed a potential agreement, sending Cyberark actions so 13%.