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acquisitionAnnounced · Feb 18, 2026TechnologySource · MagazinesArticle · Expectations

VMware · Broadcom

Broadcom acquires VMware

David Najork · Founding Software Engineer

Published Apr 29, 2026 · Updated Apr 29, 2026 · 1 min read

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Deal value

$69B

Target

VMware

Palo Alto, California

Acquirer

Broadcom

Full Acquisition

Status

Completed

Broadcom agreed to acquire VMware. Reported deal value: $69B. Status: Completed. Sector: Technology. Target headquarters context: Palo Alto, California, United States.

This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-02-18. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.

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Deal timeline

Announced

Feb 18, 2026 · techradar.com

Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.

Sector context

This transaction is classified in Technology with a reported deal value of $69B. Figures and status may change as sources update.

Sources: techradar.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index