ServiceNow(US:NOW) 智通财经网·2025-12-15 01:09Group 1 - ServiceNow Inc. is in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis for a valuation of up to $7 billion, which would be its largest acquisition to date [1] - The deal announcement is expected in the coming days, but there are risks of the negotiations breaking down or other potential bidders emerging [1] - As of last Friday, ServiceNow's stock price fell approximately 0.3%, with a market capitalization of around $179.5 billion [1] Group 2 - Armis, founded by veterans from the Israeli military's cyber intelligence sector, focuses on identifying and tracking device security threats across various industries, including healthcare and financial services [1] - Armis reported an annual recurring revenue of $300 million, up from $200 million the previous year, and plans to go public by 2026 [1] - ServiceNow is a leading platform in enterprise workflow, competing with top tech companies like Salesforce and Microsoft to integrate generative AI features into their products [2] Group 3 - Recent trends show that many tech companies are actively incorporating cybersecurity products into their business ecosystems, with notable acquisitions such as Google's $32 billion purchase of cloud security company Wiz Inc. [2] - In 2020, Insight Partners, along with Google's CapitalG, acquired Armis for $1.1 billion, and private equity firm Thoma Bravo had previously considered a deal with Armis [2] - Armis executives revealed that the company had received around 6 to 7 equity acquisition offers from investors in September [2]