• C3.AI shares closed 4% higher after a late report of merger talks.
  • The Information said Automation Anywhere is in talks to buy C3.AI.
  • Automation Anywhere was last valued at $6.8 billion in 2019 and is privately owned.
  • If completed, the deal would make Automation Anywhere public by acquiring C3.AI.

What happened

Late Tuesday The Information reported that privately held Automation Anywhere was in talks to merge with C3.AI. The report said Automation Anywhere — an enterprise software company known for robotic process automation — would buy C3.AI. Shares of C3.AI responded the next trading day, closing Wednesday up about 4%.

The report did not, in the information provided here, include definitive terms, a timeline or confirmation from either company. The possibility of a deal comes as both automation and enterprise artificial intelligence remain areas of intense investor interest.

Why this matters

Automation Anywhere was last valued at $6.8 billion in 2019 and remains a prominent private player in robotic process automation (RPA). C3.AI is a public company focused on enterprise AI applications. A combination would pair RPA software that automates routine business tasks with AI tools designed to model, predict and orchestrate business processes — a potentially powerful commercial offering.

Strategically, the transaction would also be notable because it would provide Automation Anywhere an immediate route to the public markets: if Automation Anywhere buys C3.AI, the private company would effectively become public through the acquisition. That route has been used previously by other private tech firms seeking a faster public listing, but it also brings scrutiny and integration risk.

Market reaction and investor implications

The immediate market reaction — a roughly 4% rise in C3.AI shares — reflects investor attention to any credible M&A news for growth‑stage tech names. Traders often react quickly to reports of strategic combinations that could alter a company’s long‑term prospects, ownership structure or growth path.

For C3.AI shareholders, a buyout by a private RPA leader could mean a premium if a firm offer is made, but merger discussions do not always lead to deals. Investors should be cautious: initial reports can be incomplete and are often followed by denials, stalled talks or revised terms.

What to watch next

Look for statements from either company and any filings that would confirm definitive agreements. Official news releases, SEC filings from C3.AI (as the public party) and reporting from multiple outlets will be the clearest indicators that talks have progressed beyond preliminary discussions.

Until then, the report alone is a signal that the market is watching consolidation across AI and automation — but it is not a guarantee of a transaction. Readers should treat this as developing news and expect further updates as companies comment or confirm next steps.

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