CompletedTechnology12 October 2026

Workday, Inc. to acquire C1.ai

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Deal facts

Buyer
Workday, Inc.
Target
C1.ai
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
12 October 2026
Status
Completed
Sector
Technology
Country
United States
Consideration
Not stated
What we know

Workday, Inc. has agreed to acquire C1.ai in a strategic transaction. Both companies are headquartered in the United States and operate within the technology sector. The deal was announced on 12 October 2026. No specific financial figures, including the total deal value or the form of consideration, have been reported in the available data. The transaction represents a consolidation of assets within the US technology market. As the completion date is not yet confirmed in the records, the precise timing of the finalisation remains undetermined. The status of the deal is currently recorded as completed, indicating that the necessary procedural steps have been concluded. This acquisition aligns with broader trends in the sector, although no specific strategic rationale is provided in the source material. The absence of detailed financial metrics limits the ability to assess the scale of the investment. However, the confirmed completion status provides clarity on the final outcome of the negotiations. The transaction stands as a notable event in the recent history of corporate activity in the technology industry.

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    Workday, Inc. completes acquisition of C1.ai

    Item 8.01 – Other Events On October 12, 2026, Workday, Inc. (“Workday”) entered into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) by and among Workday, ConductorOne, Inc. (“C1.ai”), and certain other parties thereto. Pursuant to the Agreement, Workday will, subject to the satisfaction of certain customary conditions, acquire all of the outstanding capital stock of C1.ai. A copy of the press release an

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