Stock Watch: Three Ways to Profit from Software M&A

Shares of software security companies are rising as investors hope to cash in on growing M&A activity. One the heel’s of Hewlett-Packard’s decision to acquire ArcSight, here are three other companies that could be future take-o…

HP to Buy Cyber Security Company ArcSight for $1.5 Billion

Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) will purchase cybersecurity software company ArcSight (ARST) for $1.5 billion, or $43.50 a share.

The deal will close by the end of this year, the companies said in a statement.

“The combination of HP and ArcSight will provide…

Hewlett-Packard Close to ArcSight Deal

HP is close to a deal to buy security software maker ArcSight (ARST). The transaction would be worth about $1.5 billion, or a little more that $43 a share. That’s a 24% premium over where ArcSight’s shares traded on September …

Hewlett-Packard Close to ArcSight Deal

HP is close to a deal to buy security software maker ArcSight (ARST). The transaction would be worth about $1.5 billion, or a little more that $43 a share. That’s a 24% premium over where ArcSight’s shares traded on September …