WSJ News Exclusive | Broadcom in Advanced Talks to Buy VMware

Broadcom is in superior talks to purchase VMware in accordance to folks conversant in the matter, setting the stage for what could be one of the year’s biggest deals.

The expertise corporations are discussing a cash-and-stock deal that might come quickly, assuming the talks don’t disintegrate, the folks mentioned. VMware has a market worth of $40 billion, whereas Broadcom’s is round $222 billion.