Group 1 - Palo Alto Networks announced the acquisition of CyberArk for approximately $25 billion, with a purchase price of $45 per share, representing a 26% premium over CyberArk's closing price last Friday [1][3] - This acquisition allows Palo Alto Networks to enter the identity security market and enhance its multi-layered cybersecurity product matrix [3] - CEO Nikesh Arora emphasized that the identity security sector is at a pivotal moment and that CyberArk's technology is essential infrastructure in the AI era [3] Group 2 - Following the news of the potential acquisition, CyberArk's stock surged over 13% on the day of the announcement, while Palo Alto Networks' stock fell by 7% in pre-market trading after a 5% decline the previous day [3]