Cisco → Splunk
Cisco expanded recurring software and security exposure through Splunk, with the premium screening moderate relative to strategic software precedent deals.
Moderate premium
Deal value
$28.0B
Announced
Sept. 21, 2023
Buyer type
Strategic
Consideration
Cash
Why ImpliedAI flags this deal
The preview model views the premium as acceptable but not cheap, reflecting Splunk's scale and Cisco's strategic need for software expansion.
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