Acquiring Company
Silver Lake
Acquired Company
Workday
CaliforniaPleasantonFinancial ServicesVenture CapitalAngel InvestmentSoftwareEducationinformation technology & servicesDescription
Silver Lake is in preliminary talks to acquire Workday in a deal valued at approximately $43 billion. If completed, this acquisition would rank among the largest software take-private transactions in history. The discussions are ongoing, with no agreement reached yet.
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Who acquired Workday?
Workday was acquired by Silver Lake, based in California. The deal was reported on August 24, 2026. Silver Lake is a global technology investment firm, with more than $98 billion in combined assets under management and committed capital and a team of professionals based in North America, Europe and Asia. Silver Lake is privately held and operates in Financial Services.
When did Silver Lake acquire Workday?
Silver Lake's acquisition of Workday was reported on August 24, 2026. Silver Lake is in preliminary talks to acquire Workday in a deal valued at approximately $43 billion. If completed, this acquisition would rank among the largest software take-private transactions in history. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Workday do?
Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, helping customers adapt and thrive in a changing world. It is publicly traded (WDAY), operating in Software, and is based in Pleasanton.
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